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Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD

(Michael P. Rubinstein, MD)

(36 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

New York Medical College

Professional interests include: hand surgery procedures, musculoskeletal problems, elbow problems, and more.

680 Langsdorf Drive Suite 103
Fullerton, CA 92831

(714) 879-0050

Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD is an orthopedist in Fullerton, CA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. He graduated from New York Medical College. Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD is affiliated with UCI Health.

Office Locations

680 Langsdorf Drive Suite 103
Fullerton, CA 92831

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16611 Yorba Linda Boulevard
Yorba Linda, CA 92886

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Some issues Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fullerton, CA during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
doctor visit	380
injections	31
musculoskeletal imaging	49
X-rays	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fullerton, CA during 2013 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	28
doctor visit	313
injections	28

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	24
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	322

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	17
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fullerton, CA during 2015 were injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
doctor visit	375
injections	34

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	250

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	350
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	44
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD in 2015

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fullerton, CA during 2016 were upper extremity surgery, nerve procedures, minimally invasive procedures and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	15
doctor visit	249
minimally invasive procedures	15
nerve procedures	15
tendon surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	29

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	78
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	14
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fullerton, CA during 2017 were injections, nerve procedures, minimally invasive procedures and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	238
injections	15
minimally invasive procedures	14
nerve procedures	14
upper extremity surgery	14

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	114

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	19
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fullerton, CA during 2018 were injections, synovectomy, upper extremity surgery and tendon surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	353
injections	29
synovectomy	14
tendon surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	26
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	23
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD in 2018

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fullerton, CA during 2019 were injections, synovectomy, upper extremity surgery and tendon surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
doctor visit	349
injections	32
synovectomy	19
tendon surgery	19
upper extremity surgery	19

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	91
Female	145

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	0
Hispanic	21
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	25
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fullerton, CA during 2020 were injections, upper extremity surgery, synovectomy and tendon surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	13
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	377
injections	42
minimally invasive procedures	14
nerve procedures	14
synovectomy	20
tendon surgery	20
upper extremity surgery	34

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	147

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	197
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	18
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD in 2020

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fullerton, CA during 2021 were injections, nerve procedures, minimally invasive procedures and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	330
injections	30
minimally invasive procedures	14
nerve procedures	14
upper extremity surgery	14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	179
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	125
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	21
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	23
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fullerton, CA during 2022 were synovectomy, upper extremity surgery, tendon surgery and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	335
injections	24
synovectomy	26
tendon surgery	26
upper extremity surgery	26

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	135
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	14
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD treated as an orthopedist in Fullerton, CA were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and upper extremity surgery.

aspiration	17
decompression surgery	14
doctor visit	329
injections	29
minimally invasive procedures	14
musculoskeletal imaging	49
nerve procedures	14
synovectomy	19
tendon surgery	18
upper extremity surgery	21
X-rays	49

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	10
Non-Hispanic White	169
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	19
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	66
85 and over	19
Less than 65	18
65 to 74	111

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	4
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD graduated from New York Medical College. He completed residency at Lenox Hill Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Surgery of the Hand and has a state license in California.

Medical School: New York Medical College

Residency: Lenox Hill Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Surgery of the Hand

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCI Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 36 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael P. Rubinstein, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fullerton, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$14,023 Other Recon $13,900	Journey II BCS $111	SUTUREFIX $12
Auxilium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$13,249 XIAFLEX $13,249
Arthrex, Inc.	$7,561 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY ARTHROSCOPY $7,455	ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $105
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$2,517 Recon-Upper Extremity Metal $1,194	Pyro MCP $273	Bilayer Wound Matrix (BWM) $229	Recon-Nerve and Tendon Repair $206	Freedom Wrist $169	Other $446
AXOGEN	$2,136 AxoGuard Nerve Protector $1,560	AxoGuard Nerve Connector $203	NERVE CUFF $118	AxoTouch $99	AVANCE NERVE GRAFT $26	Other $129
Other	$5,093 Recon-Upper Extremity Metal $1,011	IO FiX $455	XIAFLEX $335	Aptus $237	TACTOSET $178	Other $2,877

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$15,327
Consulting Fee	$13,172
Food and Beverage	$8,456
Travel and Lodging	$6,249
Education	$1,275
Other	$99

Biography

Dr. Michael Rubinstein's areas of specialization are hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. Dr. Rubinstein's patients gave him an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include hand surgery procedures, musculoskeletal problems, and shoulder problems. He graduated from New York Medical College and then he performed his residency at Lenox Hill Hospital. He is affiliated with UCI Health.