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Dr. John Null Sontich, MD

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(John Sontich, MD)

(143 Ratings)

Specializes in: Physician, Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Trauma

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (1987)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal (orthopedic) trauma, musculoskeletal problems, reconstructive surgery, and more.

1000 Auburn Drive Suite 210
Beachwood, OH 44122

(216) 844-7200

Dr. John Null Sontich, MD is a physician provider in Beachwood, OH specializing in physician, orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and orthopedic trauma. He graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. John Null Sontich, MD is affiliated with University Hospitals and UH Ahuja Risman Pavilion.

Office Locations

1000 Auburn Drive Suite 210
Beachwood, OH 44122

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11100 Euclid Avenue Bolwell 5th Floor
Cleveland, OH 44106

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2500 Metro Health Drive #1
Cleveland, OH 44109

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Some issues Dr. John Null Sontich, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

In The News

“The surgery was performed by Dr. John Sontich, a trauma surgeon at Metro General Hospital in Cleveland.”—"Bad break gets worse for Whitney", The Morning Journal, June 2003

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

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In 2012, Dr. John Null Sontich, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Ohio. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Null Sontich, MD treated as a physician provider in Beachwood, OH during 2012 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	27
doctor visit	229
injections	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Null Sontich, MD treated as a physician provider in Beachwood, OH during 2013 were aspiration, injections and implant removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	37
doctor visit	229
implant removal	11
injections	37

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	13
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Null Sontich, MD treated as a physician provider in Beachwood, OH during 2014 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	43
doctor visit	237
injections	43

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	79
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	11
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	12
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Null Sontich, MD treated as a physician provider in Beachwood, OH during 2015 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	24
doctor visit	144
injections	24

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	24
Less than 65	116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD in 2015

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Null Sontich, MD treated as a physician provider in Beachwood, OH during 2016 were aspiration, injections, implant removal and fracture surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	26
doctor visit	178
fracture surgery	11
implant removal	12
injections	26
lower extremity surgery	11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	23
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	15
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Null Sontich, MD treated as a physician provider in Beachwood, OH during 2017 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	31
doctor visit	172
hospital care	13
injections	31
inpatient care	13

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	128
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	17
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	27
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Null Sontich, MD treated as a physician provider in Beachwood, OH during 2018 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	46
doctor visit	161
injections	46

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	30
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	20
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Null Sontich, MD treated as a physician provider in Beachwood, OH during 2019 were aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	65
doctor visit	187
injections	65

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	31
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	18
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Null Sontich, MD treated as a physician provider in Beachwood, OH during 2020 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	53
doctor visit	121
hospital care	27
injections	53
inpatient care	27

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	20
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD in 2020

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	36
Dementia	17
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Null Sontich, MD treated as a physician provider in Beachwood, OH during 2021 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	43
doctor visit	125
hospital care	11
injections	43
inpatient care	11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	16
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Null Sontich, MD treated as a physician provider in Beachwood, OH during 2022 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	53
doctor visit	149
hospital care	26
injections	53
inpatient care	26
joint surgery	15
lower extremity surgery	15
reconstructive surgery	15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	128

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	23
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Null Sontich, MD treated as a physician provider in Beachwood, OH during 2023 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	42
doctor visit	129
hospital care	14
injections	42
inpatient care	14
joint surgery	21
lower extremity surgery	21
reconstructive surgery	21

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	54
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	24
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	27
Dementia	14
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John Null Sontich, MD treated as a physician provider in Beachwood, OH during 2024 were hospital care, inpatient care, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	24
doctor visit	136
hospital care	27
injections	24
inpatient care	27
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	12

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	28
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John Null Sontich, MD treated as a physician provider in Beachwood, OH were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

aspiration	39
doctor visit	169
fracture surgery	11
hospital care	19
implant removal	11
injections	39
inpatient care	19
joint surgery	16
lower extremity surgery	14
reconstructive surgery	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD.

**Gender**
Female	111
Male	63

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	10
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	132
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	40
85 and over	20
Less than 65	43
65 to 74	70

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John Null Sontich, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	16
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. John Null Sontich, MD graduated from University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1987. He completed residency at Cleveland Clinic. He is certified by the Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (1987)

Residency: Cleveland Clinic (1988)

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John Null Sontich, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University Hospitals

UH Ahuja Risman Pavilion

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. John Null Sontich, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 143 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John Null Sontich, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Beachwood, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John Null Sontich, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$5,374,004 HOFFMANN $4,623,363	TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $521,961	hoffman $218,606	PRIME SERIES $2,262	Gamma $2,123	Other $5,688
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$599 EXTERNAL FIXATION $264	TFN ADVANCED $180	VA-LCP $43	LCP PLATES & SCREWS $29	ARC $22	Other $61
OsteoCentric Technologies, Inc.	$159 OsteoCentric 4.0 x 130mm LOCKING BONE SCREW FASTENER ST $159
Bone Support Inc.	$104 CERAMENTBONE VOID FILLER $104
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$82 Trauma Limb Restoration $67	Pico $15
Other	$404 PRECICE $77	PICO 7 Single Use Negative Pressure Wound Therapy $58	Distal Humerus Locking Plate $44	Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose $32	Kerecis Omega3 Marigen $30	Other $163

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$5,325,521
Consulting Fee	$33,000
Travel and Lodging	$12,341
Food and Beverage	$4,394
Education	$97

Biography

Dr. John Sontich is a specialist in orthopedic trauma. He is rated highly by his patients. Dr. Sontich has indicated that his clinical interests include knee replacement, total hip replacement, and musculoskeletal (orthopedic) trauma. He is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Dr. Sontich is professionally affiliated with the University Hospitals.