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Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO

(530 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedic Trauma

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School (1992)

Professional interests include: fractures (broken bones), replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement)

24 Park Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201

(413) 499-6600

Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO is an orthopedic traumatologist in Pittsfield, MA specializing in orthopedic trauma. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School in 1992 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO is affiliated with Berkshire Health Systems, Berkshire Orthopaedic Associates and BERKSHIRE ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES INC.

Office Locations

Berkshire Health Systems

24 Park Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201

(413) 499-6600

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Some issues Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO can help you with:

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

arthroscopic meniscectomy

knee X-ray

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

By Affordability:

arthroscopic meniscectomy

arthroscopic meniscus surgery

meniscectomy

meniscus surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Massachusetts, Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO performed more arthroscopic meniscectomy, knee X-ray, major joint aspiration, and major joint injection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for arthroscopic meniscectomy, arthroscopic meniscus surgery, meniscectomy (meniscus removal), and meniscus surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

joint surgery

knee surgery

reconstructive surgery

total knee replacement

By Affordability:

knee replacement

total joint replacement

total knee replacement

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Massachusetts, Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO performed more joint surgery, knee surgery, reconstructive surgery, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for knee replacement, total joint replacement, and total knee replacement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Pittsfield, MA during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	319
doctor visit	710
hip imaging	118
hospital care	23
immobilization	19
injections	319
inpatient care	23
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	14
musculoskeletal imaging	398
pelvic imaging	78
reconstructive surgery	14
X-rays	476

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Pittsfield, MA during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	315
doctor visit	739
fracture surgery	11
hip imaging	115
hospital care	21
immobilization	19
injections	315
inpatient care	21
joint surgery	28
lower extremity surgery	39
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	381
pelvic imaging	83
reconstructive surgery	17
X-rays	476

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	284

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	426
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	70
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Pittsfield, MA during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	426
decompression surgery	13
doctor visit	1023
fracture surgery	13
hip imaging	165
hospital care	20
immobilization	21
injections	439
inpatient care	20
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	28
musculoskeletal imaging	516
nerve procedures	13
open surgery	13
pelvic imaging	129
reconstructive surgery	15
upper extremity surgery	13
X-rays	705

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO.

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	406

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	575
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	86
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO in 2014

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Pittsfield, MA during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	505
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	18
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	1305
excision	21
hip imaging	176
hospital care	12
injections	522
inpatient care	12
joint surgery	90
lower extremity surgery	19
minimally invasive procedures	71
musculoskeletal imaging	624
pelvic imaging	123
reconstructive surgery	19
upper extremity surgery	71
X-rays	812

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO.

**Gender**
Male	566
Female	982

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1458
Black	36
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	644
From 75 to 84	392
85 and over	176
Less than 65	336

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO in 2015

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Pittsfield, MA during 2016 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	520
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	1391
emergency care	19
excision	13
fracture surgery	35
hospital care	13
immobilization	52
injections	542
inpatient care	13
joint surgery	82
lower extremity surgery	79
minimally invasive procedures	37
musculoskeletal imaging	424
open surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	45
upper extremity surgery	25
X-rays	511

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO.

**Gender**
Male	295
Female	556

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	796
Black	21
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	347
From 75 to 84	229
85 and over	119
Less than 65	156

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Pittsfield, MA during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	435
doctor visit	1483
fracture surgery	16
immobilization	58
injections	448
joint surgery	54
lower extremity surgery	70
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	499
pelvic imaging	12
reconstructive surgery	43
X-rays	612

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO.

**Gender**
Male	331
Female	592

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	857
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	341
From 75 to 84	263
85 and over	130
Less than 65	189

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Pittsfield, MA during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	413
doctor visit	1487
fracture surgery	34
immobilization	42
injections	433
joint surgery	80
lower extremity surgery	100
minimally invasive procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	627
open surgery	14
reconstructive surgery	68
X-rays	753

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO.

**Gender**
Male	348
Female	564

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	852
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	368
From 75 to 84	239
85 and over	130
Less than 65	175

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Pittsfield, MA during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	383
doctor visit	1266
fracture surgery	25
injections	383
joint surgery	60
lower extremity surgery	74
musculoskeletal imaging	460
open surgery	11
reconstructive surgery	60
X-rays	534

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO.

**Gender**
Male	263
Female	468

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	679
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	287
From 75 to 84	209
85 and over	100
Less than 65	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO in 2019

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Pittsfield, MA during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	308
doctor visit	1070
fracture surgery	13
injections	321
joint surgery	37
lower extremity surgery	50
minimally invasive procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	384
reconstructive surgery	25
X-rays	438

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO.

**Gender**
Male	243
Female	419

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	617
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	279
From 75 to 84	176
85 and over	89
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Pittsfield, MA during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	354
doctor visit	1231
fracture surgery	11
injections	354
joint surgery	36
lower extremity surgery	47
musculoskeletal imaging	467
reconstructive surgery	36
X-rays	506

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO.

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	482

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	717
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	327
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	107
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO in 2021

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Pittsfield, MA during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO for Medicare patients.

aspiration	426
doctor visit	1372
immobilization	12
injections	426
joint surgery	53
lower extremity surgery	53
musculoskeletal imaging	465
pelvic imaging	12
reconstructive surgery	53
X-rays	523

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO.

**Gender**
Male	293
Female	493

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	733
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	334
From 75 to 84	246
85 and over	99
Less than 65	107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO treated as an orthopedic traumatologist in Pittsfield, MA were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

aspiration	400
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	18
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	1188
emergency care	19
excision	17
fracture surgery	19
hip imaging	143
hospital care	17
immobilization	31
injections	409
inpatient care	17
joint surgery	49
lower extremity surgery	52
minimally invasive procedures	25
musculoskeletal imaging	476
nerve procedures	13
open surgery	12
pelvic imaging	72
reconstructive surgery	35
upper extremity surgery	36
X-rays	576

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO.

**Gender**
Male	272
Female	476

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	14
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	700
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	4
Other	16

**Age**
75 to 84	205
85 and over	100
Less than 65	139
65 to 74	303

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School in 1992. He completed residency at Michigan State University (MSU) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School (1992)

Residency: Michigan State University (MSU) Affiliated Hospitals (1998)

Board Certification: Board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Berkshire Health Systems

Berkshire Orthopaedic Associates

BERKSHIRE ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 530 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Pittsfield, MA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Anthony E. Defelice, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$2,779 Velys $921	CORAIL $641	HIPS $158	Early Intervention $117	PEAK $75	Other $868
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$1,345 Sports Med Shoulder $1,326	Clancy Anatomic Cruciate Guide $19
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$1,007 Gryphon $907	ATTUNE $100
Stryker Corporation	$710 MAKOplasty $539	KNEES $145	TRIATHLON $26
Mallinckrodt LLC	$125 OFIRMEV $125
Other	$495 Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System $75	Durolane $65	SPEED $62	OMNIBotics System $56	Ultrasound Bone Healing $42	Other $195

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$4,507
Food and Beverage	$1,933
Education	$21

Biography

Dr. Anthony Defelice's medical specialty is orthopedic trauma. He is especially interested in replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement) and fractures (broken bones). On average, patients gave Dr. Defelice a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He studied medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. Dr. Defelice trained at a hospital affiliated with Michigan State University (MSU) for residency. He is affiliated with Berkshire Health Systems.