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Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

SUNY Upstate Medical University

Professional interests include: ankle problems, wrist problems, shoulder arthroscopy, and more.

1111 Huffman Mill Road
Burlington, NC 27215

(919) 281-1854

Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD is an orthopedist in Burlington, NC specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University. Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD is affiliated with UNC Health, EmergeOrtho, UNC Health Alliance and EMERGEORTHO PA.

Office Locations

1111 Huffman Mill Road
Burlington, NC 27215

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Some issues Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD treated as an orthopedist in Burlington, NC during 2012 were rehabilitation, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	111
diagnostic evaluation	31
doctor visit	419
hip imaging	64
hospital care	26
injections	125
inpatient care	26
manual therapy	59
musculoskeletal imaging	185
pelvic imaging	22
rehabilitation	1288
X-rays	207

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD treated as an orthopedist in Burlington, NC during 2013 were rehabilitation, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	102
diagnostic evaluation	28
doctor visit	394
hip imaging	58
hospital care	45
injections	102
inpatient care	45
musculoskeletal imaging	169
rehabilitation	1040
X-rays	169

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	227
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	45
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD treated as an orthopedist in Burlington, NC during 2014 were rehabilitation, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	107
diagnostic evaluation	21
doctor visit	410
hip imaging	69
hospital care	48
injections	124
inpatient care	48
manual therapy	48
musculoskeletal imaging	174
pelvic imaging	14
rehabilitation	840
X-rays	188

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	171

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	44
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	39
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD treated as an orthopedist in Burlington, NC during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	130
doctor visit	471
hip imaging	85
hospital care	42
injections	146
inpatient care	42
musculoskeletal imaging	195
pelvic imaging	15
X-rays	210

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	362

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	442
Black	84
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	146
85 and over	92
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	38
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD treated as an orthopedist in Burlington, NC during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	94
doctor visit	408
fracture surgery	13
hospital care	20
injections	94
inpatient care	20
lower extremity surgery	13
musculoskeletal imaging	88
X-rays	88

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	38
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	36
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD treated as an orthopedist in Burlington, NC during 2017 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	270
doctor visit	747
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	30
injections	285
inpatient care	30
lower extremity surgery	11
musculoskeletal imaging	167
spinal procedures	41
X-rays	208

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	359
Black	72
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	68
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD treated as an orthopedist in Burlington, NC during 2018 were X-rays, injections, aspiration and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	234
doctor visit	791
hospital care	25
immobilization	17
injections	264
inpatient care	25
musculoskeletal imaging	214
spinal procedures	59
X-rays	273

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	318

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	390
Black	68
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	72
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD in 2018

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD treated as an orthopedist in Burlington, NC during 2019 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	220
doctor visit	796
hospital care	19
injections	251
inpatient care	19
musculoskeletal imaging	102
spinal procedures	50
X-rays	152

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	309

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	392
Black	58
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	59
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD in 2019

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	32
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD treated as an orthopedist in Burlington, NC during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	149
doctor visit	590
hospital care	13
injections	149
inpatient care	13
musculoskeletal imaging	86
spinal procedures	43
X-rays	129

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	240

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	319
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	54
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD in 2020

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD treated as an orthopedist in Burlington, NC during 2021 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	193
doctor visit	725
injections	207
musculoskeletal imaging	129
spinal procedures	60
X-rays	189

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	297

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	375
Black	61
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	209
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	58
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD in 2021

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD treated as an orthopedist in Burlington, NC during 2022 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	147
doctor visit	563
injections	147
musculoskeletal imaging	57
spinal procedures	20
X-rays	77

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	227

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	37
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	45
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD treated as an orthopedist in Burlington, NC were rehabilitation, injections, X-rays and aspiration.

aspiration	159
diagnostic evaluation	26
doctor visit	574
fracture surgery	12
hip imaging	69
hospital care	29
immobilization	17
injections	172
inpatient care	29
lower extremity surgery	12
manual therapy	53
musculoskeletal imaging	142
pelvic imaging	17
rehabilitation	1056
spinal procedures	45
X-rays	171

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	49
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	292
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	95
85 and over	51
Less than 65	67
65 to 74	144

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University. He completed residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University

Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Howard Edward Miller, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UNC Health

EmergeOrtho

UNC Health Alliance

EMERGEORTHO PA

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$209 ATTUNE $106	Extremities $73	MONOVISC $30
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$118 Coblation Wands $94	Sports Med Shoulder $24
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$105 Juggerknot $105
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$51 ATTUNE $51
Ethicon US, LLC	$34 Advanced Wound care $34
Other	$157 CELEBREX $34	Zilretta $20	Physio-Stim $20	EUFLEXXA $18	Linvatec Arthroscopy $17	Other $47

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$657
Education	$18

Biography

Dr. Howard Miller practices orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. These areas are among his clinical interests: hip replacement, knee problems, and general orthopedics. He is a graduate of SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and SUNY Upstate Medical University. For his professional training, Dr. Miller completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with SUNY Upstate Medical University. His hospital/clinic affiliations include EmergeOrtho and UNC Health. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Burlington, NC.