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Dr. Giacomo Luis Cappelleti, MD

Accepting New Patients

(48 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

Temple University School of Medicine (2012)

Professional interests include: arthroscopic surgery, endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery, carpal tunnel injection, and more.

8905 Sw 87th Avenue Suite 100
Miami, FL 33176

(305) 667-8686

Dr. Giacomo Luis Cappelleti, MD is an orthopedist in Miami, FL specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 2012 and has 12 years of experience. Dr. Giacomo Luis Cappelleti, MD is affiliated with Sentara Medical Group.

Office Locations

Address:

8905 Sw 87th Avenue Suite 100
Miami, FL 33176

Some issues Dr. Giacomo Luis Cappelleti, MD 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.

Shoulder Arthritis

Shoulder arthritis is a very common condition that causes pain, stiffness, or a grinding sensation in the shoulder. Some patients may hear a clicking or popping noise, and all symptoms are more noticeable when moving. Arthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions joints becomes damaged.

Normally, when two bones come together inside a joint, they are separated by a layer of tough, smooth cartilage. The cartilage allows the bones to glide across each other, which makes movement easier. Cartilage can be damaged by an injury, by an illness such as rheumatoid arthritis, or by simple wear and tear (osteoarthritis). In the shoulder, the two joints most commonly affected are the AC joint (where the shoulder blade and collarbone connect at the outside edge of the shoulder), and the glenohumeral joint (where the arm bone meets the shoulder blade).

Treatment for shoulder arthritis may include:

Ice and rest
Exercise and physical therapy
Over-the-counter pain medications
Corticosteroid injections
Surgery

Surgical treatments include the removal of inflamed tissue and joint reconstruction. The type of arthritis and severity of the damage will determine which treatment is most appropriate.

doctor visit	29
musculoskeletal imaging	23
X-rays	23

**Age**
From 65 to 74	15
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	185
musculoskeletal imaging	113
X-rays	113

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	68
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	17
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	24
Cancer	13

doctor visit	174
injections	21
musculoskeletal imaging	96
X-rays	96

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	73
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	27
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	39
Dementia	15
Cancer	10

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Giacomo Luis Cappelleti, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Giacomo Luis Cappelleti, MD treated as an orthopedist in Miami, FL were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and nerve procedures.

decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	164
injections	21
minimally invasive procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	86
nerve procedures	13
upper extremity surgery	13
X-rays	86

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giacomo Luis Cappelleti, MD.

**Gender**
Male	8
Female	16

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	14
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	7
85 and over	4
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	11

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Giacomo Luis Cappelleti, MD From 2018 - 2021

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

Hypertension	21
High Cholesterol	20
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	6
Chronic Kidney Disease	7
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	11
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	2
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. Giacomo Luis Cappelleti, MD graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 2012. He has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine (2012)

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Giacomo Luis Cappelleti, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sentara Medical Group

Insurance Information

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Dr. Giacomo Luis Cappelleti, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicaid and United Healthcare.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Giacomo Luis Cappelleti, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Medicaid

United Healthcare

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Giacomo Luis Cappelleti, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 48 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Giacomo Luis Cappelleti, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Miami, FL.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Skeletal Dynamics Inc	$14,359 Implate $14,359
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$1,128 Pyro MCP $1,094	External Fixation System $8	$26
AXOGEN	$1,105 AxoGuard Nerve Protector $1,105
Arthrex, Inc.	$589 $589
Stryker Corporation	$412 BLUEPRINT PATIENT SPECIFIC INSTRUMENTATION $324	AEQUALIS PERFORM $87
Other	$465 XIAFLEX $183	External Fixation System $40	Firstpass $31	PEAK $23	ORTHOVISC $12	Other $177

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$6,500
Education	$4,689
Honoraria	$3,500
Food and Beverage	$1,898
Travel and Lodging	$1,471

Biography

Dr. Giacomo Cappelleti is a hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist. He graduated from Temple University School of Medicine. Dr. Cappelleti's areas of expertise include the following: elbow pain, tendonitis, and elbow arthroscopy. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Cappelleti can take Medicaid and United Healthcare insurance. He is affiliated with Sentara Medical Group. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Miami, FL.