Dr. Brendan Comer, MD
Contact & Location
203-265-3280
Wallingford, CT 06492
Dr. Comer performs more knee replacement procedures than 52% of orthopedic surgeons in Connecticut, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #32 of 67 ranked knee surgeons in Connecticut.
About Dr. Comer
Dr. Brendan Comer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Wallingford, Connecticut. A Medicare provider since 2018, Dr. Comer performed 31 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#32 in Connecticut) and 16 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 47 procedures.
In Connecticut, Dr. Comer performs near the state average in knee (31 vs 33), below the state average in hip (16 vs 32).
Dr. Comer's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (31 cases) and hip replacements (16 cases).
Wallingford is home to 3 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Wallingford area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs. Dr. Comer also maintains hospital privileges in CT and CA, indicating a regional practice that extends beyond Connecticut.
Dr. Comer first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2024. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Comer's 31 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 47 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. Comer Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Connecticut 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Comer
How does Dr. Comer's procedure volume compare to other Connecticut surgeons?
Dr. Comer has performed 47 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Connecticut average of 49 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Comer ranks #42 out of 94 orthopedic surgeons in Connecticut.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Comer perform?
Dr. Comer's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (31 cases) and hip replacement (16 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Comer in Wallingford?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Wallingford 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 Connecticut surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Comer 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. Comer's total volume across all insurers at roughly 160 to 200 procedures against the 47 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. Comer perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Comer's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (31 cases), hip replacement (16 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Comer affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Comer is affiliated with Midstate Medical Center, Hartford Hospital, Ucsf Medical Center, Manchester Memorial Hospital. Dr. Comer maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Comer compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Wallingford?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Wallingford, Dr. Comer ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Comer has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Comer practices?
Midstate Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Hartford Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Ucsf Medical Center (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 Wallingford, Connecticut
Dr. Comer's 47 Medicare procedures are above the Wallingford average of 35. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Wallingford.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ryan Charette | 46 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jon Driscoll | 11 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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