Dr. Amit Lahav, MD
Contact & Location
Orange, CT 06477
Dr. Amit Lahav is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Orange, Connecticut. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Lahav has performed 58 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#11 in Connecticut) and 17 hip replacements, for a combined total of 75 procedures.
In Connecticut, Dr. Lahav performs above average in knee (58 vs 33 avg), below average in hip (17 vs 32 avg).
Dr. Lahav's practice is heavily focused on knee replacement surgery, which accounts for 77% of reported Medicare volume.
Dr. Lahav is the only orthopedic surgeon in Orange represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Lahav extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 49 to 75 in the most recent data, a 53% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Lahav's 58 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Lahav Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Connecticut state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Lahav's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 53% from 49 procedures in 2013 to 75 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Lahav
How does Dr. Lahav's procedure volume compare to other Connecticut surgeons?
Dr. Lahav has performed 75 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Connecticut average of 49 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Lahav ranks #24 out of 94 orthopedic surgeons in Connecticut.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Lahav perform?
Dr. Lahav's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (58 cases) and hip replacement (17 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Lahav with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Lahav ranks #11 in Connecticut for knee replacement with 58 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 94 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Lahav's practice located?
Dr. Lahav practices in Orange, Connecticut. The office is located at 464 Boston Post Rd, Orange, CT 06477. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Lahav for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Lahav represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Lahav's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 75 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Lahav's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Lahav's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 49 procedures in 2013 to 75 in the most recent data, a 53% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 102 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Lahav perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Lahav's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (58 cases), hip replacement (17 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Lahav affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Lahav is affiliated with Bridgeport Hospital, Yale-New Haven Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Lahav practices?
Bridgeport Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Yale-New Haven Hospital (3 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.
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