Question 1

What are the hours at New York Bone & Joint Upper East Side?

Accepted Answer

Physician appointments at New York Bone & Joint Upper East Side (1198 Third Avenue) are available Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm and on Saturdays from 8:30am to 4:30pm; physical therapy is available Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 6:30pm and on Saturdays from 8:00am to 2:00pm. Walk-in orthopedic urgent care is available during physician hours without an appointment. The practice is closed on Sundays. To book an appointment, call 212-759-4553.

Question 2

Does New York Bone & Joint Upper East Side have walk-in orthopedic care?

Accepted Answer

Yes, New York Bone & Joint at 1198 Third Avenue operates Manhattan’s first dedicated orthopedic urgent walk-in center, staffed by New York Bone & Joint physicians, available during physician hours without an appointment. No ER visit, no separate urgent care provider. Walk-in patients are seen by New York Bone & Joint physicians and can be scheduled for specialist follow-up within the same practice the same day. Conditions seen: acute injuries, sprains, fractures, joint pain, sports injuries, and musculoskeletal complaints of all types.

Question 3

What orthopedic services are available at the Upper East Side location?

Accepted Answer

The Upper East Side location offers the full range of New York Bone & Joint services: orthopedic surgery consultations, non-operative sports medicine, interventional pain management, physical and rehabilitative medicine, EMG and nerve conduction studies, in-house physical therapy, joint injections, and walk-in urgent care. Surgical procedures are performed at Lenox Hill Hospital. Consultations, pre-operative evaluation, injections, and post-operative rehabilitation all take place at 1198 Third Avenue.

Question 4

Do I need an appointment at New York Bone & Joint Upper East Side?

Accepted Answer

Appointments are recommended for scheduled consultations with specific physicians, but walk-in orthopedic urgent care is available during physician hours without any appointment. For new patient consultations, same-day and next-day appointments are typically available. Call 212-759-4553 or book online. For acute injuries, fractures, and urgent musculoskeletal concerns, walk directly into the location at 1198 Third Avenue during physician hours.

Question 5

Does New York Bone & Joint Upper East Side accept insurance?

Accepted Answer

Most major insurance plans are accepted at New York Bone & Joint, including most PPO plans. Call 212-759-4553 to verify your specific coverage before your appointment. New York Bone & Joint staff will confirm your benefits and provide a clear picture of any out-of-pocket responsibility in advance.

Question 6

How do I get to 1198 Third Avenue?

Accepted Answer

1198 Third Avenue is located between East 69th and East 70th Streets on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, a 3-minute walk from the 6 train at 68th Street–Hunter College. By bus: M15 (Third Avenue) to 69th Street, or M66/M72 crosstown. By car: street parking on Third Avenue and surrounding blocks; parking garages at 305 East 70th Street and on Park Avenue nearby.

Question 7

Is physical therapy available on Saturdays at the Upper East Side location?

Accepted Answer

Yes, physical therapy at 1198 Third Avenue is available on Saturdays from 8:00am to 2:00pm, and physician appointments are available on Saturdays from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Saturday physical therapy availability is one of the features that distinguishes the Upper East Side location, accommodating patients who cannot attend physical therapy during the standard Monday–Friday work schedule.

Question 8

Can I get physical therapy at New York Bone & Joint Upper East Side after surgery at another hospital?

Accepted Answer

Yes, New York Bone & Joint physical therapy at 1198 Third Avenue accepts patients recovering from surgery performed at other practices or hospitals. For post-operative patients transferring physical therapy to New York Bone & Joint, your therapist will request the operative report from your surgeon. For non-operative patients, physical therapy can begin directly based on your existing diagnosis and imaging, or an New York Bone & Joint physician evaluation can be arranged if needed.

Question 9

What is the difference between the New York Bone & Joint Upper East Side location and the walk-in urgent care center?

Accepted Answer

The New York Bone & Joint Upper East Side location at 1198 Third Avenue is a full-service orthopedic practice; the walk-in urgent care center is one service offered within it, not a separate facility. The same building provides scheduled physician consultations, physical therapy, injections, EMG testing, and walk-in urgent care. Patients who walk in for an acute injury can be scheduled for a follow-up surgical consultation, physical therapy, or specialist appointment within the same practice the same day.

Physician	Role & Specialty	Expertise
Leon Popovitz, MD	Co-Founder │ Orthopedic Surgeon	Knee, Shoulder & Sports Medicine Surgery
Michael Y. Mizhiritsky, MD	Co-Founder │ Physiatrist & Spine Specialist	Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, EMG/NCS, Non-Operative Spine
Rupesh Tarwala, MD	Orthopedic Surgeon	Hip Preservation, Total Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine
Efime Popovitz, MD	Pain Management Specialist	Dual Board-Certified Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine, Yale Fellowship
John Munyak, MD	Sports Medicine Physician	Non-Operative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Trocon Davis, MD	Sports Medicine Physician	Non-Operative Orthopedic Specialist
Amir Razani, DO	Sports Medicine Physician	Non-Operative Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

By Subway	By Bus	By Car / Parking
6 train to 68th St–Hunter College Also: Q train to 72nd Street (7-minute walk south).	M15 (Third Avenue / First Avenue), stop at 69th Street. M66 crosstown (66th Street). M72 crosstown (72nd Street).	Street parking available on Third Avenue and surrounding side streets. Several parking garages within 2 blocks. Patients with mobility limitations should call ahead: 212-759-4553.

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