Neofitos Stefanides, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery

Neofitos Stefanides is an Orthopaedic Surgery specialist based in Bayside, NY with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(718) 989-8515Bayside, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 24 years in orthopaedic surgery, Neofitos Stefanides, M.D. is a long-established orthopedic surgeon in Bayside. A Tufts University School of Medicine graduate since 2002, he brings 24+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in New York
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 148 Orthopaedic Surgery providers in NYSee all Orthopaedic Surgery in Bayside24+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 484dNPPES updated 2025-01-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

22215 Northern Blvd Ste Lobbya, Bayside, NY 11361-3678

Fax: (718) 626-0102
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

6.43%

New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+1.3 pts)

6.43% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

97.1%

New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.3 pts)

Top 8% of reporting doctors in New York

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

462

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

298

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

715

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $90k

Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+25%)74%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+7%)41%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-5%)27%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$133 received from industry

4 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Neofitos Stefanides's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2002

    Tufts University School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Jan 23, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 24 years in practice

    Experienced

Orthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Taxonomy: 207X00000X

Education & Training

Tufts University School of Medicine (Class of 2002)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 605030, Bayside, NY 11360-5030

Differs from practice location

Virtual Orthopaedic Surgery Care With Neofitos Stefanides

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Neofitos Stefanides for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Bayside required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Neofitos Stefanides

Dr. Stefanides is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Bayside, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (718) 989-8515.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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