Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Steven Luster, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Essex, CT

  • NPI 1154379261
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 82.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 47 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
12 Bokum RD
Essex, CT 064261500
(860) 767-9053
fax (860) 767-1146
Mailing address
2408 Whitney Ave
Hamden, CT 065183209

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 17, 2026
Year of graduation
1979 — 47 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Connecticut #31391

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1154379261. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,052
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$89,074
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 246 106 $65
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 200 133 $137
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg 172 107 $8
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 151 109 $97
J7324 Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose 83 21 $126
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 71 63 $42
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 47 47 $178
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 34 32 $36
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 24 19 $48
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast 24 20 $233

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Essex Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 86. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$42
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Ferring Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $22.90
Bioventus LLC 1 $19.10

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$42

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
102
Patients
90
Total drug cost
$508
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 56 48 $216
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 34 31 $257
Tramadol Hcl Generic 12 11 $34

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Steven Luster's medical specialty?
Dr. Steven Luster practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Essex, CT.
Where does Dr. Steven Luster practice?
Dr. Steven Luster practices at 12 Bokum RD, Essex, CT 064261500. Office phone: 8607679053.
What is Dr. Steven Luster's NPI?
Dr. Steven Luster's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154379261, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Steven Luster accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Steven Luster accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Steven Luster commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS 20610); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg (HCPCS J1030). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.