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Dr. Kyle Alpaugh, MD

Accepting New Patients

(344 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Boston University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: arthritis surgery, knee revision, robotic surgery, and more.

2014 Washington Street Green Building, Suite 361
Newton, MA 02462

(617) 243-5155

Dr. Kyle Alpaugh, MD is an orthopedist in Newton, MA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Kyle Alpaugh, MD is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATES INC and MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC.

Office Locations

Address:

2014 Washington Street Green Building, Suite 361
Newton, MA 02462

Address:

55 Fruit Street Suite 3b
Boston, MA 02114

Address:

535 E 70th Street
New York, NY 10021

Address:

55 Lake Avenue N
Worcester, MA 01655

Some issues Dr. Kyle Alpaugh, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

doctor visit	21

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	21

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	215
joint surgery	37
lower extremity surgery	37
reconstructive surgery	37
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	11

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	29
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	16

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2021 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kyle Alpaugh, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kyle Alpaugh, MD treated as an orthopedist in Newton, MA were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

doctor visit	119
joint surgery	37
lower extremity surgery	37
reconstructive surgery	37
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2021 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kyle Alpaugh, MD.

**Gender**
Male	8
Female	15

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	17
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	7
85 and over	2
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	8

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kyle Alpaugh, MD From 2021 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kyle Alpaugh, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	14
High Cholesterol	12
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	5
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	6
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	1
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	5
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	1
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Kyle Alpaugh, MD graduated from Boston University School of Medicine. He completed residency at UMass Memorial Medical Center. He is certified by the Orthopedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine

Residency: UMass Memorial Medical Center

Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kyle Alpaugh, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Massachusetts General Hospital

PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSOCIATES INC

MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC

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. Kyle Alpaugh, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Tufts Health Plan, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Railroad Medicare, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Maine Community Health Options, Mass General Brigham Health Plan and MassHealth.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Kyle Alpaugh, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

MultiPlan

United Healthcare

Tufts Health Plan

Aetna

TRICARE

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Railroad Medicare

Coventry

Cigna

Blue California

Beech Street

WellPoint

Medicare ACO

WellSense

Senior Whole Health

Fallon Health

Commonwealth Care Alliance

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare

Maine Community Health Options

Mass General Brigham Health Plan

MassHealth

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kyle Alpaugh, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.84 out of 5 stars based on 344 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kyle Alpaugh, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Newton, MA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$2,693 Mako $1,956	TRIATHLON $578	ACCOLADE $159
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$727 Journey II BCS $264	Anthology $150	R3 $137	REAL INTELLIGENCE $102	POLAR3 $43	Other $31
ORTHALIGN INC	$409 Orthalign Plus $409
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$309 ATTUNE $122	VELYS Hip Navigation $119	SIGMA $37	Kincise Surgical Automated System $31
Exactech, Inc.	$273 Truliant $168	Alteon $105
Other	$398 VA-LCP PLATES & SCREWS $156	Knees Product Portfolio $150	MasterLoc $78	ACTIS $14

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,809

Research Payments

Dr. Kyle Alpaugh, MD has received 5 research payments totaling $6,025.

Biography

Dr. Kyle Alpaugh is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery specialist. The average patient rating for Dr. Alpaugh is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Areas of expertise for Dr. Alpaugh include total hip replacement, hip revision, and arthritis surgery. His professional affiliations include Massachusetts General Hospital and Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Dr. Alpaugh appears to be in-network for Blue California, Coventry, Viant, and more. His practice in Boston, MA is open to new patients as reported by Newton-Wellesley Hospital. He is a graduate of Boston University School of Medicine and a graduate of UMass Memorial Medical Center's residency program.