Dr. John Mullen, MD
Contact & Location
New Milford, CT 06776
Dr. John Mullen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in New Milford, Connecticut. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Mullen has performed 59 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#10 in Connecticut) and 33 hip replacements, for a combined total of 92 procedures.
In Connecticut, Dr. Mullen performs above average in knee (59 vs 33 avg), near average in hip (33 vs 32 avg).
Dr. Mullen's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (59 cases) and hip replacements (33 cases).
Dr. Mullen is the only orthopedic surgeon in New Milford 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. Mullen extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 40 to 92 in the most recent data, a 130% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Mullen's 59 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. Mullen Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Connecticut state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Mullen's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 130% from 40 procedures in 2013 to 92 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Mullen
How does Dr. Mullen's procedure volume compare to other Connecticut surgeons?
Dr. Mullen has performed 92 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Connecticut average of 49 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Mullen ranks #13 out of 94 orthopedic surgeons in Connecticut.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Mullen perform?
Dr. Mullen's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (59 cases) and hip replacement (33 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Mullen with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Mullen ranks #10 in Connecticut for knee replacement with 59 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 94 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Mullen's practice located?
Dr. Mullen practices in New Milford, Connecticut. The office is located at 131 Kent Rd, New Milford, CT 06776. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Mullen for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Mullen 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. Mullen's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 92 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Mullen's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Mullen's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 40 procedures in 2013 to 92 in the most recent data, a 130% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 106 procedures in 2022.
Does Dr. Mullen perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Mullen's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (59 cases), hip replacement (33 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Mullen affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Mullen is affiliated with Sharon Hospital, Danbury Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Mullen practices?
Sharon Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Danbury 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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