Surgeon profile
Michael Ast, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery · Paramus, NJ 07652NPI 1427204106
Database refreshed July 2026Live NPPES registry· Industry payments CY2025ⓘ sources
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Tracked procedure volumes
Latest federal claims release with year-over-year momentum. Orthopedics & cardiology tracked — more specialties coming.
184 Medicare cases/yr
174 patients
3 procedures
| Procedure | Cases | Trend | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Knee Replacement (TKA) CPT 27447 | 111 | ≈ flat | 104 |
| Total Hip Replacement (THA) CPT 27130 | 56 | ≈ flat | 53 |
| Partial Knee Replacement CPT 27446 | 17 | ▲ +21% | 17 |
Industry relationships
CMS Open Payments, CY2025 general payments (published June 2026) — who already pays this surgeon.
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