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Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD

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(Robert Nascimento, MD)

(9 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Massachusetts Medical School

Professional interests include: rotator cuff repair, sports injuries, knee problems, and more.

978 Worcester Street Floor 1
Wellesley, MA 02482

(617) 219-1280

Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Wellesley, MA specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School. Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital and Sports Medicine Service at Newton-Wellesley.

Office Locations

978 Worcester Street Floor 1
Wellesley, MA 02482

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175 Cambridge Street Floor 4
Boston, MA 02114

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52 Second Avenue Suite 3300
Waltham, MA 02451

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Some issues Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD can help you with:

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.

In The News

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Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Wellesley, MA during 2012 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	115
doctor visit	326
injections	115

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Wellesley, MA during 2013 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	64
doctor visit	232
injections	64

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	14
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	40
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	40
Dementia	19
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Wellesley, MA during 2014 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	67
doctor visit	243
hospital care	19
injections	67
inpatient care	19

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	55
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	38
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Wellesley, MA during 2015 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	24
doctor visit	79
hospital care	15
injections	24
inpatient care	15

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	120

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	54
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Wellesley, MA during 2016 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	23
doctor visit	94
hospital care	20
injections	23
inpatient care	20

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	60

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	18
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	16
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Wellesley, MA during 2017 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	19
doctor visit	114
injections	19

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	19
Dementia	15
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Wellesley, MA during 2018 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	76
joint surgery	14
reconstructive surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD in 2018

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Wellesley, MA during 2019 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
doctor visit	98
injections	14
joint surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	13
upper extremity surgery	13

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	47

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	11
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Wellesley, MA during 2020 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	31
doctor visit	139
injections	31
joint surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	13
upper extremity surgery	13

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	60

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD in 2020

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Wellesley, MA during 2021 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	20
doctor visit	163
injections	20

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD in 2021

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	88

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD in 2022

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Wellesley, MA were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

aspiration	41
doctor visit	150
hospital care	18
injections	41
inpatient care	18
joint surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	13
upper extremity surgery	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	76
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	35
85 and over	13
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	47

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD graduated from University of Massachusetts Medical School. He completed residency at University of Massachusetts Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School

Residency: University of Massachusetts Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Massachusetts General Hospital

Sports Medicine Service at Newton-Wellesley

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. Robert J. Nascimento, 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, MassHealth and WellSense NH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, 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

WellSense NH

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Robert J. Nascimento, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Wellesley, MA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$27,910 RAPIDLOC $12,751	HEALIX $9,739	RIGIDLOOP $2,699	SIGMA $1,800	OMNISPAN $907	Other $14
DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.	$23,374 Sports Medicine $12,938	RIGIDLOOP $9,000	SIGMA $1,350	Ortho-Knee $75	Shoulder/SM JT $12
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$11,468 TRUNAV $2,357	Dyonics Platinum $1,294	EVOS $1,129	LENS 4K $157	Journey II BCS $132	Other $6,399
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$4,489 Acufex $3,019	Xtendobutton $1,294	Sports Med Shoulder $105	Shoulder Holder/Shoulder Suspension Kit $32	$39
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$3,271 Sports Medicine $1,523	Gryphon $1,303	Knee $238	Ortho-Shoulder $114	Orthopaedics $35	Other $57
Other	$4,015 BSBHT - BGS BHS STIMULATORS $24	MACI $21	Physio-Stim $20	$3,949

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$55,469
Travel and Lodging	$8,114
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$5,450
Education	$2,920
Food and Beverage	$2,574

Biography

Dr. Robert Nascimento's areas of specialization are orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Nascimento's average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Nascimento include sports health, rotator cuff repair, and clavicle fracture (broken collarbone). His professional affiliations include Massachusetts General Hospital and Newton-Wellesley Hospital. He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Coventry, and Viant. According to Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Dr. Nascimento is currently accepting new patients at his office in Boston, MA. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts Medical School and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Massachusetts.