Physician

Orthopaedic Surgery

Biafora is an expert in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He went to medical school at University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago is ranked 49 in research and 85 in primary care medicine Doctor Sam J. Biafora, MD has written publications. He has 5 publications published with PubMed. The lastest publication is: 'Sensory communication of the median and ulnar nerves in the palm.' Sam J. Biafora, MD is registered with Medicare.

Publications

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• Sensory communication of the median and ulnar Nerves in the palm.
• Arterial injury following percutaneous vertebral augmentation: a case report.
• Experimental investigation of posterior Elbow dislocation in a primate model.
• Clinical manifestations of type IV ulna longitudinal dysplasia.

Procedures Preformed

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• Carpal Tunnel Release
• Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
• Elbow Arthroscopy
• Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
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Conditions Treated

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• Adhesive Capsulitis
• Arm Fracture (incl. Elbow and Shoulder)
• Ataxia
• Bursitis
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Doctors Specialties

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• Orthopedic Hand Surgery
• Orthopaedic Surgery

Accepted Insurances

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• Aetna
• Assurant Health
• Blue Card PPO
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
• Blue Cross Accord
• Cigna
• Commercial Insurance Company
• Medicare MCR
• Tricare
• Choice Plus POS
• Navigate HMO
• Navigate POS
• Options PPO

Education

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• Thomas Jefferson University
• University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
• Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

Hospital

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• Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
• Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
• Alexian Brothers Medical Center

Drug Facts

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NPI NUMBER		1205037991
NPPES Provider LastName		BIAFORA
NPPES Provider FirstName		SAM
NPPES Provider ZIPCode		600123711
NPPES Provider State		IL
Specialty Description		Orthopedic Surgery
Total Claim Count		35.0
Distinct Opioid Count		1.0
Opioid Claim Count		25.0
Percent Opioid Claims		71.43

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Medicare Facts

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National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1205037991
Last Name Of The Provider	BIAFORA
First Name Of The Provider	SAM
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