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Dr. Alex Moroz, MD, MHPE

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Physiatry (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)

New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (1996)

Professional interests include: acupuncture treatment, lumbar stenosis, sacroiliac (SI) joint pain, and more.

333 East 38th Street 5th Floor
New York, NY 10016

(212) 263-6037

Dr. Alex Moroz, MD, MHPE is a physiatrist in New York, NY specializing in physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation). He graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 1996 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Alex Moroz, MD, MHPE is affiliated with New York University and NYU Langone Health.

Office Locations

Address:

333 East 38th Street 5th Floor
New York, NY 10016

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Address:

400 E 34th Street
New York, NY 10016

Some issues Dr. Alex Moroz, MD, MHPE can help you with:

Joint Injections

A joint is any area of the body where two bones connect. Due to injury or disease, the space between the two bones can sometimes become swollen and inflamed, which leads to pain and a loss of mobility. Injection and aspiration are two tools that physicians use to treat joint pain locally without needing to perform surgery.

Both injection and aspiration are techniques that involve inserting a needle connected to a syringe directly into the joint. Aspiration involves the removal of excess fluid, and injection is the placement of medication directly into the joint space via the needle. Both procedures may be performed at the same time. In both cases a local anesthetic may be used, the skin will be cleaned and disinfected, and then the needle will be inserted. In some cases, especially if the injection or aspiration is in a large and deep joint such as the hip or spine, ultrasound may be used to guide the needle to the exact location desired.

In some cases, irritation to the joint can cause fluid to build up so significantly that the joint hurts and can no longer move well. Aspiration removes some of the excess fluid and relieves the pressure. In addition, aspiration can be used to provide a sample of joint fluid if it needs to be examined microscopically for the presence of white blood cells, bacteria, or crystal formations.

Certain injuries and diseases that affect joints are inflammatory in nature, such as rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis or gout. These diseases may be helped by the local injection of anti-inflammatory medications directly into the affected joint. In this case, corticosteroids such as methylprednisone are usually used. Relief from the pain may be felt right away and may last for weeks or even months.

In some cases, such as with osteoarthritis, the cartilage buffer between the two bones wears down and pain comes from bones rubbing against each other. In this case, injection of a lubricating agent such as hyaluronic acid may be beneficial. It provides a slippery cushion between the bones to relieve pain that can last for months.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

In The News

“"People argue that there really are no inactive acupuncture points - pretty much wherever you put a needle in the body is an active point," said Dr. Alex Moroz, a trained acupuncturist who directs...”—"Studying Acupuncture, One Needle Prick at a Time", Sarasota Herald-Tribune, August 2010

doctor visit	152
manual therapy	31

**Gender**
Male	36
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	30
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	22

doctor visit	192

**Gender**
Male	48
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	127
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	27
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	8
Cancer	16

doctor visit	152

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	200
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	84
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

doctor visit	138

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

doctor visit	156

**Gender**
Male	37
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

doctor visit	95

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	80
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	169

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	116
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

complementary or alternative therapy	115
doctor visit	109

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	84
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

complementary or alternative therapy	665
doctor visit	233

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alex Moroz, MD, MHPE for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alex Moroz, MD, MHPE treated as a physiatrist in New York, NY were complementary or alternative therapy and manual therapy.

complementary or alternative therapy	390
doctor visit	156
manual therapy	31

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex Moroz, MD, MHPE.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	92
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	38
85 and over	5
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	47

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alex Moroz, MD, MHPE From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alex Moroz, MD, MHPE treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	16
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	10
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. Alex Moroz, MD, MHPE graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 1996. He completed residency at Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of PM&R - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (1996)

Residency: Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine (2000)

Board Certification: American Board of PM&R - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (2001)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Alex Moroz, MD, MHPE is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

New York University

NYU Langone Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Alex Moroz, MD, MHPE appears to accept the following insurance providers: MagnaCare PPO, Humana Medicare Advantage, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare Indemnity, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice, Aetna Open Access HMO, Healthfirst Medicaid, TRICARE, Anthem, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Healthfirst Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Aetna Open Access EPO, AARP, Medicare Part B, United Healthcare Medicare, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Guardian, Aetna, Aetna Medicare, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, GHI Medicare Supplement, United Healthcare Navigate, Aetna POS, First Health PPO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Aetna Indemnity, Great-West Healthcare, Golden Rule, Community Care Network (CCN), Trustmark , Beech Street PPO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), CIGNA HMO, CIGNA Indemnity, Healthfirst Child Health Plus, Elderplan, TriWest, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Local 1199 PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity, US Family Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Railroad Medicare, GEHA, BCBS PPO - Empire PPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group, Teamsters Allied Benefits, Healthfirst Green Leaf Exchange, Apwu Health Plan, Christian Brothers Services, Qualcare Inc, BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), Healthfirst Essential Plan 1 & 2, Insurance Design Administrators, Health Net of California, Global Excel, Centers Plan For Healthy Living, Healthfirst Silver Leaf Exchange, American Plan Administrators, BCBS Local 32BJ Employees, Healthfirst Platinum Leaf Exchange, Healthfirst Gold Total, Pro, Plus EPO, AXA Assistance USA, Fiserv Health, Mutual of Omaha, UMR, VillageCare, BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO, BCBS EPO (LICH Employees), Screen Actors Guild, Partners Health Plan FIDA, Meritain Health, CenterLight Healthcare DIRECT, Administrative Concepts, HIP Bridge, Healthfirst Silver Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Connecticare Bridge, BCBS PPO (LICH Employees), BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (NYU Langone Employees), River Spring Medicare HMP SNP, NY Fire Department - WTC, Healthfirst Personal Wellness Plan, BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group, Healthfirst Platinum Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Health Republic of New Jersey, Nippon Life Ins Co, Healthfirst Essential Plan 3 & 4, New York Hotel Trades, Global Health, Healthfirst Bronze Leaf Exchange, Partners Health Plan Medicare, World Trade Center - Sedgwick, NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan, US Life Insurance Company, BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group, BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (NYU Langone Employees), Oxford Health Plans Liberty, Wlny-TV Inc., CenterLight Healthcare PACE, BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), Hamaspik Choice Medicare DSNP, Medicare Part A and B, Healthfirst Gold Leaf Exchange, BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees), Healthfirst Bronze Total, Pro, Plus EPO, BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO, IUOE Local 14-14B, Chesterfield Resources Inc, HIP Medicare Supplement, Diversified Administration Corporation, VNS NY Choice Select Health, WellNet, Bind Benefits inc, BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees), Health And Recovery Plan (Harp), Centerlight Pace Medicare HMO, Allied, Qualcare Direct, Oxford Health Plans Freedom, Professional Benefit Admin, BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group, Wellfleet-NYU Student, Starmark, BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group, Longevity Health Plan Medicare, WTC Health Program, CenterLight Healthcare Select and BCBS Federal Program.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Alex Moroz, MD, MHPE accepts the following insurance providers:

MagnaCare PPO

Humana Medicare Advantage

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

BlueCross BlueShield of Florida

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare Indemnity

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

United Healthcare Choice

Aetna Open Access HMO

Healthfirst Medicaid

TRICARE

Anthem

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Healthfirst Medicare

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO

Aetna Open Access EPO

AARP

Medicare Part B

United Healthcare Medicare

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

1199SEIU

Guardian

Aetna

Aetna Medicare

MultiPlan PPO

MultiPlan

GHI Medicare Supplement

United Healthcare Navigate

Aetna POS

First Health PPO

Great-West Healthcare HMO

Aetna Indemnity

Great-West Healthcare

Golden Rule

Community Care Network (CCN)

Trustmark

Beech Street PPO

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA PPO

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

CIGNA HMO

CIGNA Indemnity

Healthfirst Child Health Plus

Elderplan

TriWest

Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield POS

Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO

Local 1199 PPO

Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity

US Family Health Plan

UnitedHealthcare

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Railroad Medicare

GEHA

BCBS PPO - Empire PPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees)

BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group

Teamsters Allied Benefits

Healthfirst Green Leaf Exchange

Apwu Health Plan

Christian Brothers Services

Qualcare Inc

BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees)

Healthfirst Essential Plan 1 & 2

Insurance Design Administrators

Health Net of California

Global Excel

Centers Plan For Healthy Living

Healthfirst Silver Leaf Exchange

American Plan Administrators

BCBS Local 32BJ Employees

Healthfirst Platinum Leaf Exchange

Healthfirst Gold Total, Pro, Plus EPO

AXA Assistance USA

Fiserv Health

Mutual of Omaha

UMR

VillageCare

BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO

BCBS EPO (LICH Employees)

Screen Actors Guild

Partners Health Plan FIDA

Meritain Health

CenterLight Healthcare DIRECT

Administrative Concepts

HIP Bridge

Healthfirst Silver Total, Pro, Plus EPO

Connecticare Bridge

BCBS PPO (LICH Employees)

BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (NYU Langone Employees)

River Spring Medicare HMP SNP

NY Fire Department - WTC

Healthfirst Personal Wellness Plan

BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group

Healthfirst Platinum Total, Pro, Plus EPO

Health Republic of New Jersey

Nippon Life Ins Co

Healthfirst Essential Plan 3 & 4

New York Hotel Trades

Global Health

Healthfirst Bronze Leaf Exchange

Partners Health Plan Medicare

World Trade Center - Sedgwick

NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan

US Life Insurance Company

BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group

BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (NYU Langone Employees)

Oxford Health Plans Liberty

Wlny-TV Inc.

CenterLight Healthcare PACE

BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees)

Hamaspik Choice Medicare DSNP

Medicare Part A and B

Healthfirst Gold Leaf Exchange

BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees)

Healthfirst Bronze Total, Pro, Plus EPO

BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO

IUOE Local 14-14B

Chesterfield Resources Inc

HIP Medicare Supplement

Diversified Administration Corporation

VNS NY Choice Select Health

WellNet

Bind Benefits inc

BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees)

Health And Recovery Plan (Harp)

Centerlight Pace Medicare HMO

Allied

Qualcare Direct

Oxford Health Plans Freedom

Professional Benefit Admin

BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group

Wellfleet-NYU Student

Starmark

BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group

Longevity Health Plan Medicare

WTC Health Program

CenterLight Healthcare Select

BCBS Federal Program

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Alex Moroz, MD, MHPE has a good overall rating with an average of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alex Moroz, MD, MHPE from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alex Moroz, MD, MHPE. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$4,080 NON-PRODUCT $1,360	$2,720
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$16 $16

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$4,080
Food and Beverage	$16

Biography

Dr. Alex Moroz is a physiatry (physical medicine & rehabilitation) specialist. On average, patients gave him a rating of 3.0 stars (out of 5). These areas are among Dr. Moroz's clinical interests: steroid injections, shoulder tendonitis, and ankle arthritis. He is professionally affiliated with NYU Langone Medical Center. Dr. Moroz takes Trustmark, Anthem, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. After attending New York University (NYU) School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine.