Dr. Joseph Ruzbarsky

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Joseph Ruzbarsky is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Vail, Colorado. In 2023, Dr. Ruzbarsky performed 40 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#27 in Colorado) and 19 shoulder replacements (#22 in Colorado), for a combined total of 59 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Hip Replacement
40 verified cases
#27 in Colorado
Shoulder Replacement
19 verified cases
#22 in Colorado

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Ruzbarsky

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (59 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Ruzbarsky, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 970-476-1100
181 W Meadow Dr Ste 400
Vail, CO 81657
NPI: 1053730762
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 12 years of practice experience
ðŸĨ Licensed surgical specialist
ðŸĶī Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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