Sports Medicine Doctor Accepting BCBS on Long Island
Board-certified orthopedic & sports medicine specialist serving Suffolk County patients with Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage
Looking for a sports medicine doctor accepting BCBS in Suffolk County? Dr. Michael Sileo is a dual board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist with offices in East Setauket and Commack, NY. Blue Cross Blue Shield is among the many insurance plans accepted at our practice — meaning you can get expert care for shoulder, knee, hip, and elbow injuries without worrying about being out-of-network.
Call (631) 689-4189 or request an appointment online. Same-week appointments are typically available for acute injuries.
Why Patients with BCBS Choose Dr. Sileo
Dr. Sileo is one of the few orthopedic surgeons on Long Island who is dual board-certified in both orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, and a Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2019. He serves as Program Director of the Sports Medicine Program at St. Charles Hospital and is an orthopedic consultant to several local high school and collegiate athletic programs.
For BCBS members, this means you get access to:
- A board-certified orthopedic surgeon who treats both surgical and non-surgical cases
- Same-week appointments for acute sports injuries
- Two convenient Suffolk County locations (East Setauket and Commack)
- An experienced billing team that verifies BCBS coverage before your visit
- Coordinated care with physical therapists, imaging centers, and primary care physicians
Conditions We Treat for BCBS Patients
Dr. Sileo specializes in arthroscopic and minimally invasive treatment of common sports and orthopedic injuries, including:
- Rotator cuff tears and shoulder pain
- Hip labral tears and femoroacetabular impingement
- Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
- ACL tears, meniscus tears, and knee instability
- Tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, and other overuse injuries
- Cartilage injuries and early arthritis
- Fracture care and post-traumatic injuries
Most cases are treated with conservative care first — physical therapy, biological treatments, and image-guided injections. When surgery is needed, Dr. Sileo uses minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques to shorten recovery time.
What to Expect at Your First Appointment
Your first visit with Dr. Sileo typically takes 30–45 minutes. Here’s what to bring and what happens:
Before your visit:
- Front and back of your BCBS insurance card
- Photo ID
- A list of current medications
- Any prior imaging (X-rays, MRI) on disc or via patient portal
- Referral if your BCBS plan requires one (HMO plans usually do; PPO plans usually do not)
During your visit: Dr. Sileo will review your medical history, perform a physical examination of the affected joint, and order imaging if necessary. You’ll leave with a clear diagnosis and treatment plan — whether that’s physical therapy, an injection, biological treatment, or a discussion about surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on your specific BCBS plan. Most BCBS PPO plans allow you to see a specialist directly without a referral. BCBS HMO plans typically require a referral from your primary care physician. To confirm, log into your BCBS member portal, call the number on the back of your card, or call our office at (631) 689-4189 and we’ll verify for you.
Dr. Sileo is in-network with most major Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, including BCBS PPO, HMO, FEP, and Empire BlueCross BlueShield. Network status can vary by specific employer plan, so we recommend calling our office to confirm before your appointment.
Same-week appointments are typically available for acute injuries. For non-urgent visits, appointments are usually available within 1–2 weeks at either the East Setauket or Commack location.
Yes. If your condition requires surgery, BCBS typically covers both the consultation and the surgical procedure (subject to pre-authorization for some plans). Dr. Sileo’s office handles all pre-authorization paperwork for you.
Most BCBS plans cover medically necessary office visits, X-rays, MRIs, physical therapy, injections, and surgical procedures. Your specific copay, deductible, and coinsurance depend on your plan. Our billing team can provide an estimate of your out-of-pocket costs before treatment.
Our Accepted Insurance
- Workers Compensation
- No-Fault
- NYSHIP
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- BCBS Federal
- United Health Care
- Oxford
- Aetna
- Humana
- Wellcare
- Cigna
- GHI / Emblem
- 1199
- Medicare
Schedule Your Appointment Today
Don’t let pain or a sports injury hold you back. Dr. Michael Sileo and his team are ready to help BCBS patients across Long Island recover, return to activity, and stay pain-free.
📞 Call (631) 689-4189 🗓 Request an appointment online
Our Locations
East Setauket Location
6 Technology Drive, Suite 100, East Setauket, NY 11733
Commack Location
500 Commack Road, Commack, NY 11725