NPI Details
DR. Michael Paul Ast, M.D. is an orthopaedic surgery in Paramus, NJ. The provider is 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. DR. Michael Paul Ast, M.D. NPI is 1427204106. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.
The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.
The provider's business location address is:
15 E MIDLAND AVE STE 1A
PARAMUS, NJ
ZIP 07652-926
Phone: (201) 599-8056
Fax: (201) 599-8055
The NPI 1427204106 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.
The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes (HCPCS:99213)
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS:J3301)
- Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure (HCPCS:20985)
- New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes (HCPCS:99204)
- Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee (HCPCS:27447)
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes (HCPCS:99214)
- New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes (HCPCS:99203)
- Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis (HCPCS:27130)
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (HCPCS:20611)
- New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes (HCPCS:99202)
- Replacement of knee joint on side of knee (HCPCS:27446)
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (HCPCS:20610)
- Hip replacement (HCPCS:NAN09)
- Knee replacement (HCPCS:NAN06)
The enumeration date for this NPI number is 8/13/2008 and was last updated on 5/16/2025.
Taxonomy Codes
The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:
| No. |
Taxonomy Code |
Taxonomy Clasification |
Taxonomy Specialization |
License Number |
License State |
Primary |
| 1 | 207X00000X | Orthopaedic Surgery | | 252444 | NEW YORK | No |
| 2 | 207XS0114X | Orthopaedic Surgery | Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery | 252444 | NEW YORK | No |
| 3 | 207X00000X | Orthopaedic Surgery | | 25MA09267200 | NEW JERSEY | Yes |
Other Identifiers
The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.
| No. |
Other Provider Identifier |
Other Provider Identifier Type |
Other Provider Identifier State |
Other Provider Identifier Issuer |
| 1 | 25MA09267200 | OTHER | NEW JERSEY | STATE LICENSE |
| 2 | 252444 | OTHER | NEW YORK | STATE LICENSE |
| 3 | 05130492 | MEDICAID | NEW YORK | |
