Richard Bernstein, M.D.

About

RICHARD BERNSTEIN, M.D. is an orthopedic surgery located at 9 WASHINGTON AVE FL 1A in HAMDEN, CT.

Richard Bernstein is one of 33 orthopedic providers listed in HAMDEN, CT on AdvOrtho.

Practice at a glance

In 2024, 100% of Richard Bernstein's identifiable Medicare procedure volume was hand and wrist work. Their most frequent service was injection into tendon or ligament for 85 Medicare patients.

Most-performed procedures, 2024

• Injection into tendon or ligament

  109

  85 patients · above the state median of 50

• Test or measurement for functional capacity, each 15 minutes

  36

  34 patients · below the national median of 116

• Injection of carpal tunnel

  34

  32 patients · above the state median of 20

• Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance

  22

  20 patients · near the state median of 22

• Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance

  20

  18 patients · below the state median of 59

• Aspiration and/or injection of cyst of tendon

  12

  12 patients · near the national median of 16

Training and practice

Richard Bernstein has been in practice since 1986, after graduating from University of Connecticut School of Medicine.

• Practices with Connecticut Orthopaedic Specialists PC (184 clinicians)
• Affiliated with Yale-New Haven Hospital

Industry relationships

Manufacturers reported $132,973 in payments and transfers of value to Richard Bernstein in 2024, excluding meals, travel and gifts. Relationships like these are common among surgeons who help design implants or train other clinicians, and companies are required by law to report them.

• proceeds from the acquisition of a company they held an interest in

  $129,823

• consulting

  $3,150

Reported by Linvatec Corporation, Sonex Health, Inc., Vericel Corporation and others.

Source: CMS Open Payments, 2024, as reported by manufacturers. Disclosure is required by law and does not indicate anything improper. Figures reflect what companies reported and may include work unrelated to patient care. Providers who believe a figure is wrong should take it up with CMS, and can contact us about how it appears here.

Registry record

• Licensed in Connecticut
• Practices within a group or organization

Credentials: Doctor of Medicine (MD)

An MD degree indicates completion of a medical doctorate program focused on allopathic medicine. MDs complete four years of medical school followed by residency training in their chosen specialty. Orthopedic surgery residencies typically last five years and include extensive training in surgical and non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.