Dr. Neal Berger, M.D.
Contact & Location
650-364-3488
Redwood City, CA 94062
Dr. Berger performs more knee replacement procedures than 65% of orthopedic surgeons in California, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #168 of 491 ranked knee surgeons in California.
About Dr. Berger
Dr. Neal Berger is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Redwood City, California. A Medicare provider since 2012, Dr. Berger performed 45 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#168 in California) and 24 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 69 procedures.
In California, Dr. Berger performs near the state average in knee (45 vs 47), below the state average in hip (24 vs 41).
Dr. Berger's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (45 cases) and hip replacements (24 cases).
Redwood City is home to 3 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Redwood City area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Berger extend back to 2016, covering 9 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 25 to 69 in the most recent data, a 176% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Berger's 45 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 14 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| 2018 | 26 | 35 | 0 |
| 2019 | 17 | 18 | 0 |
| 2020 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 22 | 14 | 12 |
| 2022 | 22 | 19 | 0 |
| 2023 | 25 | 36 | 11 |
| 2024 | 24 | 45 | 0 |
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims are one payer stream among several, and the share they represent differs by procedure. In 2024 it was 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement. Each verified count above is divided by its own procedure's range, and the results are added, to estimate total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count is the definitive, audited figure; this is a range derived from published national volume projections, not a measurement, and an individual practice can sit well outside it: how these ranges are derived, and their sources.
How Dr. Berger Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Berger's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 176% from 25 procedures in 2016 to 69 in the most recent data.
Hospital Affiliations & Quality
Quality ratings and complication rates are hospital-level metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon performance. Star ratings updated quarterly. Complication data covers a rolling 3-year period.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Berger
How does Dr. Berger's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Berger has performed 69 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the California average of 68 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Berger ranks #201 out of 613 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Berger perform?
Dr. Berger's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (45 cases) and hip replacement (24 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Berger in Redwood City?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Redwood City in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all California surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Berger represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on 2024 Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Medicare fee-for-service is only one payer stream, and the share of national volume it represents differs by procedure. In 2024 the share was 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Berger's total volume across all insurers at roughly 230 to 290 procedures against the 69 verified here. Those shares are derived from published national volume projections rather than quoted from a single publication, and they are estimates with real uncertainty. The OrthoProcedures methodology page shows the full derivation, the sources, and the limits at orthoprocedures.com/data-methodology.html.
Has Dr. Berger's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Berger's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 25 procedures in 2016 to 69 in the most recent data, a 176% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 72 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Berger perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Berger's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (45 cases), hip replacement (24 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Berger affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Berger is affiliated with Sequoia Hospital, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Stanford Health Care.
How does Dr. Berger compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Redwood City?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Redwood City, Dr. Berger ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Berger is among the highest-volume surgeons in Redwood City.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Berger practices?
Sequoia Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Mills-Peninsula Medical Center (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Stanford Health Care (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Redwood City, California
Dr. Berger's 69 Medicare procedures are below the Redwood City average of 112. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Redwood City.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Liam Bosch | 177 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Costouros | 90 | Shoulder |
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