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Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD

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(Michael A. Baskies, MD)

(376 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery and General Practice

New York University (NYU) School of Medicine

Professional interests include: elbow problems, musculoskeletal problems, wrist problems, and more.

111 Madison Avenue Suite 400
Morristown, NJ 07960

(908) 340-4800

Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD is an orthopedist in Morristown, NJ specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery, hand surgery and general practice. He graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD is affiliated with Atlantic Health System, Overlook Medical Center, Chilton Medical Center, Atlantic Medical Group, Morristown Medical Center and Morristown Hand Surgery.

Office Locations

111 Madison Avenue Suite 400
Morristown, NJ 07960

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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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

carpal tunnel injection

nerve surgery

open carpal tunnel surgery

trigger finger surgery

By Affordability:

carpal tunnel injection

carpal tunnel surgery

decompression surgery

nerve decompression surgery

nerve surgery

open carpal tunnel surgery

peripheral nerve decompression surgery

peripheral nerve surgery

tendon sheath incision

trigger finger surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within New Jersey, Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD performed more carpal tunnel injection, nerve surgery, open carpal tunnel surgery, and trigger finger surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for carpal tunnel injection, carpal tunnel surgery, decompression surgery, nerve decompression surgery, nerve surgery, open carpal tunnel surgery, peripheral nerve decompression surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, tendon sheath incision, and trigger finger 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 10%

By Affordability:

nerve procedures

In 2023, Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD had a list price for nerve procedures that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey. 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:

injections

upper extremity surgery

In 2012, Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD performed more injections, and upper extremity surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within New Jersey.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	117

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	118

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD.

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD treated as an orthopedist in Morristown, NJ during 2014 were immobilization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	200
immobilization	12

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD.

**Gender**
Male	57
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD in 2014

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD treated as an orthopedist in Morristown, NJ during 2015 were injections, immobilization, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD for Medicare patients.

closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	12
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	294
fracture reduction (setting broken bones)	12
immobilization	28
injections	45
nerve procedures	25
open surgery	25
upper extremity surgery	25

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	330
Black	22
Hispanic	26
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	24
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD in 2015

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD treated as an orthopedist in Morristown, NJ during 2016 were injections, upper extremity surgery, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	334
immobilization	14
injections	72
nerve procedures	17
open surgery	17
tendon surgery	15
upper extremity surgery	32

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	21
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD treated as an orthopedist in Morristown, NJ during 2017 were injections, nerve procedures, open surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	16
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	348
injections	115
nerve procedures	25
open surgery	25
upper extremity surgery	25

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	176
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	25
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD in 2017

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD treated as an orthopedist in Morristown, NJ during 2018 were injections, immobilization, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	17
doctor visit	345
immobilization	29
injections	86
nerve procedures	17
open surgery	17
upper extremity surgery	17

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	213
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	26
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD treated as an orthopedist in Morristown, NJ during 2019 were injections, upper extremity surgery, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	22
decompression surgery	54
doctor visit	426
injections	144
nerve procedures	54
open surgery	54
tendon surgery	20
upper extremity surgery	74

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	247
Black	11
Hispanic	14
Asian	13
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	92
85 and over	41
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD treated as an orthopedist in Morristown, NJ during 2020 were injections, upper extremity surgery, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
decompression surgery	36
doctor visit	357
injections	99
nerve procedures	36
open surgery	36
tendon surgery	15
upper extremity surgery	51

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	144

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	14
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD treated as an orthopedist in Morristown, NJ during 2021 were injections, nerve procedures, open surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	22
decompression surgery	49
doctor visit	414
injections	176
nerve procedures	49
open surgery	49
upper extremity surgery	49

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	11
Hispanic	16
Asian	11
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	30
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD in 2021

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD treated as an orthopedist in Morristown, NJ during 2022 were injections, upper extremity surgery, nerve procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	22
decompression surgery	54
doctor visit	476
injections	190
nerve procedures	54
open surgery	54
tendon surgery	31
upper extremity surgery	85

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	250
Black	16
Hispanic	17
Asian	11
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	154
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	37
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD in 2022

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD treated as an orthopedist in Morristown, NJ were injections, upper extremity surgery, nerve procedures and open surgery.

aspiration	18
closed (non-surgical) treatment of fracture	12
decompression surgery	34
doctor visit	311
fracture reduction (setting broken bones)	12
immobilization	20
injections	115
nerve procedures	34
open surgery	34
tendon surgery	20
upper extremity surgery	44

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	186
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	10
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	68
85 and over	19
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	116

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. He completed residency at NYU Langone Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: New York University (NYU) School of Medicine

Residency: NYU Langone Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Atlantic Health System

Overlook Medical Center

Chilton Medical Center

Atlantic Medical Group

Morristown Medical Center

Morristown Hand Surgery

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. Michael A. Baskies, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), QualCare, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, EmblemHealth, Humana Medicare Advantage, AmeriHealth, Aetna, Railroad Medicare, First Health PPO, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Fidelis Care, Consumer Health Network, WellPoint, Fairos, Brighton Health Plan Solutions, Aetna Whole Health, Claim Watcher, UPMC Health Plan for Life Dual, World Trade Center Health Program, Occunet, PA Health & Wellness, Oscar Health Insurance, First MCO, Claim Doc, Aetna Medicare Prime, Morris County Correctional, Highmark WholeCare, AmBetter, Longevity Health Plan, Aetna Better Health, Aetna Exchange Plans (CVS) and Centivo.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

QualCare

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

EmblemHealth

Humana Medicare Advantage

AmeriHealth

Aetna

Railroad Medicare

First Health PPO

US Family Health Plan

United Healthcare

Oxford Health Plans

Medicare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Fidelis Care

Consumer Health Network

WellPoint

Fairos

Brighton Health Plan Solutions

Aetna Whole Health

Claim Watcher

UPMC Health Plan for Life Dual

World Trade Center Health Program

Occunet

PA Health & Wellness

Oscar Health Insurance

First MCO

Claim Doc

Aetna Medicare Prime

Morris County Correctional

Highmark WholeCare

AmBetter

Longevity Health Plan

Aetna Better Health

Aetna Exchange Plans (CVS)

Centivo

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.69 out of 5 stars based on 376 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael A. Baskies, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Morristown, NJ.

4.69

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-03-01

Over a period of seven years, Dr. Baskies resolved genetic carpal tunnel syndrome in both of my hands. Initially, this was after incompetent diagnosis and treatment received from another hand surgeon (didn't even associate a crippling trigger thumb condition with CTS) over a period of two years. Throughout these interactions and surgical procedures, I found Dr. Baskies and staff to be competent professionals who worked with me, rather that just for my condition. He also was acutely aware and helpful concerning the contributing factors associated with my near 50 years of Type 1 Diabetes. Highly recommend.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$4,452 XIAFLEX $4,452
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$729 Exparel $700	Zilretta $29
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$438 XIAFLEX $438
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$107 ORTHOVISC $107
BIOVENTUS LLC	$93 Durolane $39	Exogen $23	Exogen Ultrasound Bone Healing System $19	GELSYN 3 $12
Other	$377 Implate $49	Zilretta $47	Nucynta $43	AVANCE NERVE GRAFT $37	AxoGuard Nerve Protector $35	Other $166

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$2,850
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,276
Food and Beverage	$1,070

Biography

Dr. Michael Baskies specializes in general practice, hand surgery, and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and practices in Morristown, NJ. Dr. Baskies has indicated that his clinical interests include hand problems, arthritis, and carpal tunnel syndrome. He is professionally affiliated with Morristown Medical Center, Atlantic Medical Group, and Chilton Medical Center. He attended New York University (NYU) School of Medicine and subsequently trained at NYU Langone Medical Center for residency. He has a 4.5 out of 5 star average patient rating. Dr. Baskies seems to be an in-network provider for Blue California, Coventry, and TRICARE, as well as other insurance carriers. According to Yext, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Morristown, NJ.