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Dr. Joseph Dryer, MD

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Specializes in: Spine Surgery and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (1989)
Professional interests include: minimally invasive surgery, spinal cord problems, laminectomy, and more.
218 Ridgedale Avenue Suite 101
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927

Dr. Joseph Dryer, MD is a spine surgeon in Cedar Knolls, NJ specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1989 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Joseph Dryer, MD is affiliated with New York University and NYU Langone Health.

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Office Locations

Address:

218 Ridgedale Avenue Suite 101
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927

Address:

333 East 38th Street 6th Floor
New York, NY 10016

Some issues Dr. Joseph Dryer, MD can help you with:

Spinal Fusion

Spinal fusion is a surgical procedure to permanently join together two or more vertebrae, the bones in the spine. Certain spinal disorders can lead to instability and pain, and the idea behind spinal fusion is that fusing vertebrae together can both make them stronger and reduce motion, which can sometimes reduce pain.

There are several different types of spinal fusion surgery available, mostly depending on where a patient's pain is located and whether his or her surgeon will perform the procedure through the back, front, or side. In general, a fusion is performed by packing the vertebrae to be fused with grafted bone. This bone may be taken from the patient's hip, may be donated from a cadaver, or it may be a manufactured synthetic material. The bone is placed along the vertebrae, and sometimes, the disc that lies in between the vertebrae is removed and replaced with grafted bone. The bone material will grow and cement the two vertebrae together. After the bone graft is placed, the vertebrae are sometimes held in place with rods, screws, plates, or cages, depending on the weakness of the spine and needs of the graft.

Spinal fusion is a significant surgery and can take three to four hours or more. Recovery is typically two to four days in the hospital. After surgery, it is important to remember that the fusion takes time to grow from the bone graft. So, the actual fusion is not complete for several months. Patients will probably feel somewhat better right away, but it may take a while to feel the full effects of the fusion as the bone grows into place. In the meantime, doctors might have patients wear a brace to protect their spine and keep it properly aligned.

Spinal fusion is not used for all kinds of back pain. Changing the way the spine moves can lead to strain on the other joints in the back, and fusion is only performed when the benefits outweigh the risks. Some spine disorders that are treated with fusion include:

  • Curvature disorders, such as scoliosis and kyphosis
  • Degenerative disc disease
  • Spondylolisthesis, a disorder that causes vertebrae to slip over each other
  • Significant spinal fractures that cause instability
  • Weakened spine due to infection or tumor
  • Some cases of spinal stenosis, a narrowing of the spinal column
  • Chronic lower back pain (although the use of fusion to treat this is controversial)

Regardless of the diagnosis, there is always a possibility of 'failure' with spinal fusion, or of the surgery not fully solving the pain. This is more likely when fusion is used primarily to treat pain instead of structural problems. Patients can improve their chances of a successful outcome by stopping smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, moving their body every day, and following their doctor's instructions for any physical therapy that they are prescribed.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Dryer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joseph Dryer, MD treated as a spine surgeon in Cedar Knolls, NJ were nerve procedures, decompression surgery and spinal procedures.

decompression surgery 12
doctor visit 211
nerve procedures 12
spinal procedures 12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Dryer, MD.

Gender
Male 54
Female 70
Ethnicity
Black / African American
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 103
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic 2
Other
Age
85 and over 1
75 to 84 30
Less than 65 9
65 to 74 55

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joseph Dryer, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension 46
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 13
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 16
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 25
Atrial Fibrillation 3
Dementia 3
Cancer 3

Education & Training

Dr. Joseph Dryer, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1989. He completed residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons (1989)

Residency: SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals (1994)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery (1997)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joseph Dryer, MD 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. Joseph Dryer, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Molina Healthcare, HIP EPO, HIP Access II, HIP Access I, 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, Vytra HMO, TRICARE, Anthem, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Aetna Open Access EPO, AARP, WellCare Medicare, United Healthcare Medicare, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Guardian, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP HMO, Aetna Medicare, HIP Child Health Plus, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, 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, GHI HMO, CIGNA PPO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), EmblemHealth, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA Indemnity, 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/EPO Small Group, Teamsters Allied Benefits, Apwu Health Plan, Christian Brothers Services, Qualcare Inc, HIP Prime Silver Exchange, Insurance Design Administrators, Health Net of California, Global Excel, Centers Plan For Healthy Living, American Plan Administrators, HIP Prime Platinum Exchange, BCBS Local 32BJ Employees, HIP Prime Gold Exchange, AXA Assistance USA, Nippon Life-Aetna, Fiserv Health, Mutual of Omaha, UMR, VillageCare, BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO, BCBS EPO (LICH Employees), Screen Actors Guild, HIP Prime Silver, HIP Prime Bronze Exchange, Partners Health Plan FIDA, Meritain Health, CenterLight Healthcare DIRECT, HIP VIP Medicare Bold, Administrative Concepts, HIP Bridge, Connecticare Bridge, BCBS PPO (LICH Employees), River Spring Medicare HMP SNP, NY Fire Department - WTC, HIP Prime Bronze, Aetna POS (American Express Employer), BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group, AETNA EPO (NYULH Employees), Connecticare Commercial, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, HIP Prime Gold, Health Republic of New Jersey, Nippon Life Ins Co, HIP VIP Medicare Prime, New York Hotel Trades, HIP Prime Basic Exchange, Global Health, HIP Prime Platinum, Partners Health Plan Medicare, Nippon Life of America-Aetna, 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, Oxford Health Plans Liberty, Wlny-TV Inc., CenterLight Healthcare PACE, Aetna International, Medicare Part A and B, BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees), 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, Aetna Student Plan, Bind Benefits inc, BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees), Centerlight Pace Medicare HMO, HIP Prime Catastrophic Exchange, 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. Joseph Dryer, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Molina Healthcare
HIP EPO
HIP Access II
HIP Access I
MagnaCare PPO
Humana Medicare Advantage
Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
BlueCross BlueShield of Florida
CIGNA Open Access
United Healthcare PPO
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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. $285 The Tether
$285
Alphatec Spine, Inc $104 SafeOp
$104
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP $101 SYMBICORT
$55 		BYDUREON PEN
$13 		CRESTOR
$12 		PULMICORT RESPULES
$11
$10
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc. $36 Contrave
$24 		Kazano
$12
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $394
Travel and Lodging $131

Biography

Dr. Joseph Dryer is a spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist. His clinical interests include laminectomy, spinal cord compression, and lumbar radiculopathy. He is professionally affiliated with NYU Langone Health. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Dr. Dryer attended medical school at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Trustmark, Anthem, and Blue California.

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