Dr. Shah Fahad, M.D.
Contact & Location
720-524-1367
Denver, CO 80210
Dr. Fahad performs more knee replacement procedures than 13% of orthopedic surgeons in Colorado, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #102 of 118 ranked knee surgeons in Colorado.
About Dr. Fahad
Practice. Dr. Shah Fahad is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Denver, Colorado. The latest annual CMS data records 18 knee replacements and 12 hip replacements, 30 procedures in all. That is #102 in Colorado for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2022.
Trend. Dr. Fahad first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 18 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Denver has 21 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 30 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 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. Fahad Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Colorado state average.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Fahad
How does Dr. Fahad's procedure volume compare to other Colorado surgeons?
Dr. Fahad has performed 30 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Colorado average is 64 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Fahad ranks #118 out of 169 orthopedic surgeons in Colorado.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Fahad perform?
Dr. Fahad's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (18 cases) and hip replacement (12 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Fahad in Denver?
Yes. There are 21 orthopedic surgeons in Denver 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 Colorado surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Fahad 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. Fahad's total volume across all insurers at roughly 100 to 130 procedures against the 30 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.
Does Dr. Fahad perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Fahad's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (18 cases), hip replacement (12 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. Fahad compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Denver?
Among the 21 orthopedic surgeons in Denver, Dr. Fahad ranks #17 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Denver has 129 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Denver, Colorado
Dr. Fahad's 30 Medicare procedures are below the Denver average of 95. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Denver.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Brian Larkin | 129 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Todd Miner | 112 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Dennis Chang | 105 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Edward Parks | 103 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Charlie Yang | 92 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jason Jennings | 91 | Hip, Knee |
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