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Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD

(160 Ratings)

Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Arizona College of Medicine (1996)

2222 E. Highland Avenue Suite 425
Phoenix, AZ 85016

(602) 667-6640

Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Phoenix, AZ specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine in 1996 and has 30 years of experience. Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD is affiliated with Deer Valley Medical Center, Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Sonoran Crossing Medical Center, Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center, Honor Health, HONORHEALTH AMBULATORY, BHSM REHABILITATION LLC, YUMA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER and John C Lincoln Medical Center.

Office Locations

2222 E. Highland Avenue Suite 425
Phoenix, AZ 85016

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500 W Thomas Road Suite 850
Phoenix, AZ 85013

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Arizona. 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 Affordability:

knee replacement

shoulder arthroplasty

shoulder reconstruction

shoulder replacement

total knee replacement

total shoulder replacement

In 2012, Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD had a list price for knee replacement, shoulder arthroplasty, shoulder reconstruction, shoulder replacement, total knee replacement, and total shoulder replacement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Arizona. 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Phoenix, AZ during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	77
doctor visit	246
hip imaging	26
injections	77
musculoskeletal imaging	101
X-rays	101

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Phoenix, AZ during 2013 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	75
doctor visit	205
injections	75
musculoskeletal imaging	52
X-rays	52

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD in 2013

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Phoenix, AZ during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	88
doctor visit	198
hip imaging	17
injections	88
musculoskeletal imaging	85
X-rays	85

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	115
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Phoenix, AZ during 2015 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	70
doctor visit	185
hip imaging	11
injections	70
musculoskeletal imaging	55
X-rays	55

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD in 2015

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Phoenix, AZ during 2016 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	39
doctor visit	126
injections	39
musculoskeletal imaging	27
X-rays	27

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	89
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD in 2016

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Phoenix, AZ during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	57
doctor visit	145
fracture surgery	11
injections	57
lower extremity surgery	11
musculoskeletal imaging	32
X-rays	32

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Phoenix, AZ during 2018 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	61
doctor visit	122
hospital care	26
injections	61
inpatient care	26
musculoskeletal imaging	24
X-rays	24

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	22
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Phoenix, AZ during 2019 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	45
doctor visit	211
injections	45
joint surgery	30
lower extremity surgery	16
musculoskeletal imaging	38
reconstructive surgery	30
upper extremity surgery	14
X-rays	38

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	16
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Phoenix, AZ during 2020 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	45
doctor visit	171
injections	45
joint surgery	23
lower extremity surgery	12
musculoskeletal imaging	35
reconstructive surgery	23
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	35

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Phoenix, AZ during 2021 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	46
doctor visit	153
hospital care	13
injections	46
inpatient care	13
joint surgery	14
musculoskeletal imaging	43
reconstructive surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	14
X-rays	43

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	0
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	21
Dementia	15
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Phoenix, AZ during 2022 were aspiration, injections, lower extremity surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	34
doctor visit	147
fracture surgery	12
hospital care	26
injections	34
inpatient care	26
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	26
reconstructive surgery	14

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	32
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Phoenix, AZ were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	57
doctor visit	173
fracture surgery	11
hip imaging	18
hospital care	21
injections	57
inpatient care	21
joint surgery	20
lower extremity surgery	16
musculoskeletal imaging	49
reconstructive surgery	20
upper extremity surgery	13
X-rays	49

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	123
Hispanic	5
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	41
85 and over	3
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	79

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	10
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD graduated from University of Arizona College of Medicine in 1996. He completed residency at Texas A & M Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Arizona.

Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine (1996)

Residency: Texas A & M Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Arizona

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Deer Valley Medical Center

Scottsdale Shea Medical Center

Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center

Sonoran Crossing Medical Center

Scottsdale Thompson Peak Medical Center

Honor Health

HONORHEALTH AMBULATORY

BHSM REHABILITATION LLC

YUMA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

John C Lincoln Medical Center

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 D. Dersam, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicare Advantage, CIGNA Commercial, BlueCross BlueShield Commercial, HonorHealth Employee Plan, BlueCross BlueShield Alliance and Arizona Complete Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Medicare Advantage

CIGNA Commercial

BlueCross BlueShield Commercial

HonorHealth Employee Plan

BlueCross BlueShield Alliance

Arizona Complete Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 160 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael D. Dersam, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Phoenix, AZ.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Lima USA, Inc.	$16,449 SMR Shoulder $15,629	Physica $464	SMR $204	LANTERN SURGICAL ASSISTANT $113	Promade $39
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$3,161 Legion Revision $1,131	Recon Knees $703	Recon Hips $308	ZUK Uni $198	Journey II CR $160	Other $660
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$3,081 Sports Medicine $1,156	Ortho-Knee $751	MONOVISC $402	Early Intervention $208	NA $183	Other $381
Smith+Nephew, Inc.	$2,671 Legion Revision $649	REDAPT Revision Hip System $559	Journey II CR $344	Anthology $218	REAL INTELLIGENCE $209	Other $691
ImpactOrtho, Inc.	$1,678 $1,678
Other	$6,893 Sports Medicine $800	Mako $430	SMR Shoulder $362	UE - Aequalis Ascend Flex $362	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $227	Other $4,712

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$20,911
Food and Beverage	$11,021
Education	$1,200
Consulting Fee	$800

Biography

Dr. Michael Dersam is an orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine specialist in Phoenix, AZ. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, and Deer Valley Medical Center. Dr. Dersam can take Cigna, CIGNA Plans, Medicare Advantage, and more. Dr. Dersam graduated from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. For his professional training, Dr. Dersam completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with Texas A & M Health Science Center. He is conversant in Spanish.