Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joseph Finstein, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Metairie, LA
- NPI 1336309129
- Accepts Medicare
- 21 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
3939 Houma Blvd, Suite21
Metairie, LA 700062921
(504) 885-6464
fax (504) 885-8993
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 26, 2012
- Year of graduation
- 2005 — 21 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Louisiana #MD205094 · Pennsylvania #MT188356
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1336309129. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,303
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$73,405
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3304 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg | 932 | 11 | $17 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 596 | 90 | $1 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 339 | 145 | $87 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 138 | 90 | $70 | |
73564 |
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 100 | 67 | $44 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 47 | 21 | $38 | |
73030 |
X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | 37 | 27 | $32 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 37 | 37 | $162 | |
73502 |
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | 30 | 21 | $44 | |
73610 |
X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views | 17 | 12 | $35 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in Metairie Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 167. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$341
Transactions
15
Manufacturers
7
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stryker Corporation | 7 | $174.51 | |
| Amgen INC. | 2 | $52.74 | |
| Organogenesis INC. | 2 | $30.58 | |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 1 | $23.86 | |
| Radius Health, INC. | 1 | $23.02 | |
| Bioventus LLC | 1 | $19.93 | |
| Nalu Medical, INC. | 1 | $16.54 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
557
Patients
325
Total drug cost
$4,327
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naproxen | Generic | 130 | 69 | $938 |
| Ibuprofen | Generic | 69 | 40 | $477 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 67 | 38 | $420 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 52 | 29 | $111 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 50 | 31 | $283 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 50 | 27 | $122 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 43 | 42 | $273 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 39 | 22 | $185 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 23 | 12 | $430 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 23 | 15 | $1,070 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joseph Finstein's medical specialty?
Dr. Joseph Finstein practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Metairie, LA.
Where does Dr. Joseph Finstein practice?
Dr. Joseph Finstein practices at 3939 Houma Blvd, Metairie, LA 700062921. Office phone: 5048856464.
What is Dr. Joseph Finstein's NPI?
Dr. Joseph Finstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336309129, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joseph Finstein accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joseph Finstein accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joseph Finstein commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg (HCPCS J3304); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.