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Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems

8200 Sw 117 Avenue Suite 104a
Miami, FL 33183

(305) 403-0131

Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD is an orthopedist in Miami, FL specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare.

Office Locations

Address:

8200 Sw 117 Avenue Suite 104a
Miami, FL 33183

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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.

aspiration	56
doctor visit	202
hip imaging	19
injections	56
manual therapy	196
musculoskeletal imaging	106
rehabilitation	231
X-rays	105

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	105
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	22
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	55
Dementia	24
Cancer	0

aspiration	60
diagnostic evaluation	14
doctor visit	163
hip imaging	19
injections	60
manual therapy	145
musculoskeletal imaging	104
rehabilitation	218
X-rays	103

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	78

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	50
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	52
Dementia	24
Cancer	0

aspiration	63
doctor visit	168
hip imaging	13
injections	63
musculoskeletal imaging	92
X-rays	91

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	158

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	51
Dementia	17
Cancer	0

aspiration	54
diagnostic evaluation	18
doctor visit	192
injections	54
manual therapy	176
musculoskeletal imaging	80
pelvic imaging	11
rehabilitation	619
X-rays	91

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	94
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	45
Dementia	30
Cancer	11

aspiration	36
doctor visit	109
hospital care	14
injections	36
inpatient care	14
musculoskeletal imaging	46
X-rays	45

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	0
Hispanic	58
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	52
Dementia	28
Cancer	0

aspiration	23
doctor visit	117
injections	23
musculoskeletal imaging	36
X-rays	35

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	63

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	44
Dementia	21
Cancer	15

aspiration	23
doctor visit	79
injections	23
musculoskeletal imaging	41
X-rays	40

**Gender**
Male	12
Female	55

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	49
Dementia	28
Cancer	0

doctor visit	65
musculoskeletal imaging	28
X-rays	27

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	31

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

aspiration	13
doctor visit	88
injections	13

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD treated as an orthopedist in Miami, FL were rehabilitation, manual therapy, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	41
diagnostic evaluation	16
doctor visit	131
hip imaging	17
hospital care	14
injections	41
inpatient care	14
manual therapy	172
musculoskeletal imaging	67
pelvic imaging	11
rehabilitation	357
X-rays	68

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	32
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	2
75 to 84	30
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	30

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

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	38
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Dementia	17
Cancer	2

Education & Training

He completed residency at University of Puerto Rico Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Florida.

Residency: University of Puerto Rico Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ramiro Nieves, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$5,188 $5,188
SOUTHERN EDGE ORTHOPAEDICS, INC.	$1,200 $1,200
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP	$896 Joint Implants $834	DJO Surgical Empowr Knee System $62
Stryker Corporation	$744 TRIATHLON $248	HIPS $208	Tritanium $97	MAKOplasty $60	Mako $50	Other $80
DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.	$675 $675
Other	$1,874 ALL $594	GMK Sphere $359	AMIStem $201	Exogen $134	ATTUNE $129	Other $455

**Types of Payments**
Education	$5,550
Food and Beverage	$2,387
Travel and Lodging	$1,965
Consulting Fee	$675

Biography

Dr. Ramiro Nieves is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery in Miami, FL. In his practice, Dr. Nieves focuses on musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Nieves is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare. He trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Puerto Rico for residency.