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Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD

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(Dr. Nicholas Abidi, MD)

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine, Foot & Ankle Surgery and Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Professional interests include: hip problems, arthroscopic surgery, ankle problems, and more.

1555 Soquel Drive
Santa Cruz, CA 95065

(831) 462-7581

Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Santa Cruz, CA specializing in sports medicine, foot & ankle surgery and adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital, El Camino Health, Dignity Health, Brown and Toland Physicians, Dominican Hospital Santa Cruz, DHMN - Santa Cruz and El Camino Hospital.

Office Locations

DHMN - Santa Cruz

1555 Soquel Drive
Santa Cruz, CA 95065

(831) 462-7581

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340 Dardanelli Lane Suites 10 & 20
Los Gatos, CA 95032

(408) 412-8100

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4140 Jade Street Suite 100
Capitola, CA 95010

(408) 412-8100

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Some issues Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, 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.

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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

ankle MRI

arthroscopic ankle debridement

computer-assisted orthopedic surgery

musculoskeletal imaging

spine imaging

surgical debridement

total hip replacement

X-rays

By Affordability:

ankle debridement

arthroscopic ankle debridement

computer-assisted orthopedic surgery

computer assisted surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD performed more ankle MRI, arthroscopic ankle debridement, computer-assisted orthopedic surgery (CAOS), foot X-ray, hip MRI, joint aspiration, joint injections, joint surgery, knee MRI, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), musculoskeletal imaging, spine imaging, surgical debridement, total hip replacement, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for ankle debridement, arthroscopic ankle debridement, computer-assisted orthopedic surgery (CAOS), and computer assisted surgery (CAS) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. 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 10%

By Volume:

lower extremity surgery

reconstructive surgery

In 2023, Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD performed more lower extremity surgery, and reconstructive surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within California.

Top 25%

By Volume:

total knee replacement

By Affordability:

arthroscopic meniscus surgery

meniscus surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD performed more total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for arthroscopic meniscus surgery, and meniscus surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Santa Cruz, CA during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, pelvic imaging and hip imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	127
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	11
doctor visit	996
hip imaging	164
hospital care	16
immobilization	13
injections	127
inpatient care	16
joint surgery	80
lower extremity surgery	95
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	424
open surgery	15
pelvic imaging	176
reconstructive surgery	69
X-rays	600

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Santa Cruz, CA during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	174
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	27
doctor visit	1054
hip imaging	156
hospital care	24
immobilization	27
implant removal	15
injections	174
inpatient care	24
joint surgery	113
lower extremity surgery	155
minimally invasive procedures	63
musculoskeletal imaging	357
open surgery	22
pelvic imaging	165
reconstructive surgery	64
tendon surgery	20
transplant procedures	20
X-rays	561

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	418

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	545
Black	0
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	297
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	76
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Santa Cruz, CA during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	198
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	21
doctor visit	1144
hip imaging	165
hospital care	31
immobilization	29
injections	198
inpatient care	31
joint surgery	104
lower extremity surgery	137
minimally invasive procedures	41
musculoskeletal imaging	342
open surgery	17
pelvic imaging	187
reconstructive surgery	63
tendon surgery	16
transplant procedures	16
X-rays	572

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	417

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	542
Black	0
Hispanic	49
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	319
From 75 to 84	161
85 and over	71
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD in 2014

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Santa Cruz, CA during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	313
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	29
doctor visit	1275
hip imaging	190
hospital care	39
immobilization	31
implant removal	21
injections	313
inpatient care	39
joint surgery	98
lower extremity surgery	129
minimally invasive procedures	49
musculoskeletal imaging	335
open surgery	31
pelvic imaging	194
reconstructive surgery	49
spinal procedures	37
X-rays	657

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	516
Female	832

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1158
Black	0
Hispanic	110
Asian	0
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	694
From 75 to 84	356
85 and over	138
Less than 65	160

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Santa Cruz, CA during 2016 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	315
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	24
doctor visit	1388
hospital care	16
immobilization	29
injections	315
inpatient care	16
joint surgery	110
lower extremity surgery	140
minimally invasive procedures	42
musculoskeletal imaging	222
open surgery	15
pelvic imaging	23
reconstructive surgery	68
spinal procedures	40
tendon surgery	15
transplant procedures	15
X-rays	382

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	418

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	541
Black	0
Hispanic	63
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	344
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	49
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD in 2016

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Santa Cruz, CA during 2017 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	390
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	23
doctor visit	1520
hospital care	23
immobilization	30
injections	390
inpatient care	23
joint surgery	120
lower extremity surgery	120
minimally invasive procedures	55
musculoskeletal imaging	208
pelvic imaging	21
reconstructive surgery	65
spinal procedures	26
X-rays	370

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	242
Female	436

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	576
Black	0
Hispanic	62
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	356
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	64
Less than 65	85

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD in 2017

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Santa Cruz, CA during 2018 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	333
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	25
doctor visit	1404
hip imaging	73
hospital care	16
immobilization	15
injections	333
inpatient care	16
joint surgery	135
lower extremity surgery	151
minimally invasive procedures	49
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	73
musculoskeletal imaging	273
open surgery	16
pelvic imaging	24
reconstructive surgery	86
spinal procedures	55
X-rays	403

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	256
Female	468

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	608
Black	0
Hispanic	71
Asian	16
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	394
From 75 to 84	214
85 and over	48
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD in 2018

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	20
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Santa Cruz, CA during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	375
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	28
doctor visit	1485
hip imaging	56
hospital care	20
immobilization	29
injections	375
inpatient care	20
joint surgery	127
lower extremity surgery	127
minimally invasive procedures	49
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	67
musculoskeletal imaging	513
pelvic imaging	24
reconstructive surgery	78
spinal procedures	39
X-rays	548

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	465

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	576
Black	0
Hispanic	78
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	362
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	50
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD in 2019

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Santa Cruz, CA during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	352
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	26
doctor visit	1302
hip imaging	61
hospital care	33
immobilization	31
injections	352
inpatient care	33
joint surgery	100
lower extremity surgery	100
minimally invasive procedures	26
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	88
musculoskeletal imaging	385
pelvic imaging	25
reconstructive surgery	74
spinal procedures	86
X-rays	509

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	255
Female	421

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	563
Black	0
Hispanic	75
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	356
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	50
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD in 2020

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Santa Cruz, CA during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	503
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	23
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	23
doctor visit	1646
hip imaging	131
hospital care	18
immobilization	19
injections	503
inpatient care	18
joint surgery	118
lower extremity surgery	118
minimally invasive procedures	23
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	188
musculoskeletal imaging	662
reconstructive surgery	95
spinal procedures	133
X-rays	678

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	297
Female	532

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	687
Black	0
Hispanic	83
Asian	0
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	435
From 75 to 84	242
85 and over	88
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD in 2021

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Santa Cruz, CA during 2022 were X-rays, aspiration, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	568
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	29
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	32
doctor visit	1544
hip imaging	135
hospital care	26
immobilization	12
implant removal	18
injections	568
inpatient care	26
joint surgery	125
lower extremity surgery	125
minimally invasive procedures	46
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	160
musculoskeletal imaging	547
pelvic imaging	11
reconstructive surgery	79
spinal procedures	115
X-rays	632

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	319
Female	572

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	699
Black	0
Hispanic	119
Asian	0
Other	46
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	447
From 75 to 84	300
85 and over	78
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD in 2022

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Dementia	3
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Santa Cruz, CA were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

aspiration	331
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	26
debridement (removal of unhealthy tissue)	24
doctor visit	1341
hip imaging	125
hospital care	23
immobilization	24
implant removal	18
injections	331
inpatient care	23
joint surgery	111
lower extremity surgery	127
minimally invasive procedures	41
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	115
musculoskeletal imaging	388
open surgery	19
pelvic imaging	85
reconstructive surgery	71
spinal procedures	66
tendon surgery	17
transplant procedures	17
X-rays	537

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	251
Female	452

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	6
Non-Hispanic White	590
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	69
Other	16

**Age**
75 to 84	200
85 and over	64
Less than 65	74
65 to 74	364

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He completed residency at Jefferson University Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Residency: Jefferson University Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Good Samaritan Hospital

El Camino Health

Dignity Health

Brown and Toland Physicians

Dominican Hospital Santa Cruz

DHMN - Santa Cruz

El Camino Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.96 out of 5 stars based on 28 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Santa Cruz, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$97,007 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY ARTHROSCOPY $53,170	ARTHREX $43,275	ALL ARTHREX PRODUCT LINES $88	DISTAL EXTREMITIES IMPLANTS SOFT TISSUE IB LIGAMENT AUGMENTATION $75	$400
ACUMED LLC	$50,847 Foot & Ankle $21,728	Acutrak Headless Compression Screw System $9,486	Callos $6,392	Bone Graft Harvesting System $3,433	Bone Void Filler $1,200	Other $8,607
Stelkast Inc.	$27,164 $27,164
Biomet Orthopedics, LLC	$22,788 Ortho-Hips $11,540	ORTHO - HIPS $9,935	Extremities $894	ORTHO - KNEES $255	Ortho-Knees $164
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$18,345 Foot and Ankle $6,506	HIPS $4,228	Extremities $3,787	AccuFill $1,360	Persona $953	Other $1,510
Other	$34,337 AUGMENT $6,728	Advanced Energy Hemostatic Device $6,525	Exogen $5,640	Trauma $4,594	OMNIBotics 3.0 $2,198	Other $8,653

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$100,355
Royalty or License	$79,845
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$51,481
Travel and Lodging	$9,698
Food and Beverage	$8,647
Other	$463

Research Payments

Dr. Nicholas A. Abidi, MD has received 15 research payments totaling $47,267.

Biography

Dr. Nicholas Abidi's medical specialty is adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery, foot & ankle surgery, and sports medicine. Dr. Abidi attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and subsequently trained at Jefferson University Hospitals for residency. Clinical interests for Dr. Abidi include knee problems, arthroscopic surgery, and foot problems. The average patient rating for Dr. Abidi is 4.0 stars (out of 5). In addition to English, Dr. Abidi (or staff) speaks Hindi. His professional affiliations include Good Samaritan Hospital, El Camino Health, and Brown and Toland Physicians. He has an open panel in Los Gatos, CA according to El Camino Health.