Dr. Seyed Arshad, D.O.
Contact & Location
415-668-8010
San Francisco, CA 94118
Dr. Arshad performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 80% of orthopedic surgeons in California, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #27 of 139 ranked shoulder surgeons in California.
About Dr. Arshad
Practice. Dr. Seyed Arshad is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in San Francisco, California. The latest annual CMS data records 41 shoulder replacements. That is #27 in California for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2019.
Trend. Dr. Arshad first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 41 procedures is above the national average of 29.
Local context. San Francisco has 23 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Arshad also holds hospital privileges in WA and CA, a practice that extends beyond California.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 41 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Arshad Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Shoulder Replacement
If you are considering shoulder replacement surgery, these evidence-based guides can help you prepare and recover:
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Recovery Timeline: Week-by-Week ExpectationsA detailed week-by-week guide covering pain levels, mobility milestones, physical therapy progression, and when to expect a return to daily activities.
Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after shoulder replacement surgery:
Individual recovery varies based on overall health, age, and adherence to physical therapy. View full shoulder replacement recovery guide and product recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Arshad
How does Dr. Arshad's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Arshad has performed 41 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The California average is 68 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Arshad ranks #321 out of 613 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Arshad perform?
Dr. Arshad's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 41 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Arshad in San Francisco?
Yes. There are 23 orthopedic surgeons in San Francisco 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. Arshad 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Arshad's total volume across all insurers at roughly 110 to 140 procedures against the 41 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Arshad affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Arshad is affiliated with Yakima Valley Memorial, California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal, Novato Community Hospital. Dr. Arshad maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Arshad compare to other orthopedic surgeons in San Francisco?
Among the 23 orthopedic surgeons in San Francisco, Dr. Arshad ranks #12 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in San Francisco has 201 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Arshad practices?
Yakima Valley Memorial (1 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Novato Community Hospital (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 San Francisco, California
Dr. Arshad's 41 Medicare procedures are below the San Francisco average of 132. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in San Francisco.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jeffrey Barry | 201 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Derek Ward | 190 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Peter Callander | 177 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Erik Hansen | 133 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Cox | 95 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Belzer | 88 | Knee, Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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