Physician

Orthopaedic Surgery

Timothy Bhattacharyya works in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. Timothy Bhattacharyya is a published physician. He published 34 publications, including: 'Trends of non-union and prescriptions for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the United States, 1993-2012.' Timothy Bhattacharyya is registered with Medicare and accepts Medicare payments.

Publications

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• Trends of non-union and prescriptions for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the United States, 1993-2012.
• Adherence to oral bisphosphonates and the risk of subtrochanteric and femoral shaft Fractures among female medicare beneficiaries.
• Absence of femoral cortical thickening in long-term bisphosphonate users: Implications for atypical femur Fractures.
• Surgical Site Infections and Other Postoperative Complications following Prophylactic Anticoagulation in Total Joint Arthroplasty.
• A study on the effects of diclofenac sodium and etoricoxib in the treatment of osteoarthritis.
• Commentary on an article by Hannu T. Aro, MD, PhD, et al.: "Recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2: a randomized trial in open tibial Fractures treated with re...
• Physician tiering by health plans in Massachusetts.
• Trends in incidence of subtrochanteric fragility Fractures and bisphosphonate use among the US elderly, 1996-2007.
• Unipolar versus bipolar hemiarthroplasty for femoral neck Fractures: is there a difference?
• Measuring the report card: the validity of pay-for-performance metrics in orthopedic surgery.
• Hospital characteristics associated with success in a pay-for-performance program in orthopaedic surgery.
• Routine use of wound vacuum-assisted closure does not allow coverage delay for open tibia Fractures.
• Inadvertent retention of angled drill guides after volar locking plate fixation of distal radial Fractures. A report of three cases.
• Mortality after periprosthetic Fracture of the femur.
• Antibiotic dosing before primary hip and Knee replacement as a pay-for-performance measure.
• Trends in the management of open Fractures. A critical analysis.
• The natural history of new orthopaedic devices.
• Submitted by Timothy Bhattacharyya, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital, Orthopaedic Associates, 55 Fruit Street, YAW 3C, Boston, MA.
• Perioperative management of the obese orthopaedic patient.
• The value of the dedicated orthopaedic trauma operating room.
• Knee Pain after tibial nailing: the role of nail prominence.
• The accuracy of computed tomography for the diagnosis of tibial nonunion.
• Complications associated with the posterolateral approach for pilon Fractures.
• The medical-legal aspects of informed consent in orthopaedic surgery.
• Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs and nonunion of humeral shaft Fractures.
• The posterior shearing tibial plateau Fracture: treatment and results via a posterior approach.
• Evidence-based approaches to minimizing malpractice risk in orthopedic surgery.
• Cardiovascular risks of coxibs: the orthopaedic perspective.
• "Doctor, was this surgery done wrong?" Ethical issues in providing second opinions.
• The medical-legal aspects of compartment Syndrome.
• The validity of claims made in orthopaedic print advertisements.
• The clinical importance of meniscal Tears demonstrated by magnetic resonance imaging in osteoarthritis of the knee.
• Rate of and risk factors for acute inpatient mortality after orthopaedic surgery.

Schools

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• Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine

Procedures Preformed

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• Carpal Tunnel Release
• Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
• Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
• Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
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Conditions Treated

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• Adhesive Capsulitis
• Ankle Fracture
• Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
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Doctors Specialties

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• Orthopedic Surgery
• Orthopaedic Surgery

Accepted Insurances

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• Aetna
• Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
• GEHA
• Choice Care PPO
• Kaiser Permanente
• Medicaid
• Medicare MCR
• United Healthcare

Education

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• Boston University Medical Center
• Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Hospital

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• Suburban Hospital

Drug Facts

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NPI NUMBER		1902897036
NPPES Provider LastName		BHATTACHARYYA
NPPES Provider FirstName		TIMOTHY
NPPES Provider ZIPCode		20817
NPPES Provider State		MD
Specialty Description		Orthopedic Surgery
Total Claim Count		22.0
Distinct Opioid Count		0.0
Opioid Claim Count		0.0
Percent Opioid Claims		0.0

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Medicare Facts

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National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1902897036
Last Name Of The Provider	BHATTACHARYYA
First Name Of The Provider	TIMOTHY
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