Dr. Robert Carangelo, MD
Contact & Location
Plainville, CT 06062
Dr. Robert Carangelo is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Plainville, Connecticut. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Carangelo has performed 52 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#13 in Connecticut) and 31 hip replacements, for a combined total of 83 procedures.
In Connecticut, Dr. Carangelo performs above average in knee (52 vs 33 avg), near average in hip (31 vs 32 avg).
Dr. Carangelo's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (52 cases) and hip replacements (31 cases).
Dr. Carangelo is the only orthopedic surgeon in Plainville represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Carangelo's Medicare data spans 12 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 157 procedures in 2017 before settling at 83 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Carangelo's 52 verified procedures is near 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. Carangelo Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Connecticut state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Carangelo's recorded volume peaked at 157 procedures in 2017 and stood at 83 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Carangelo
How does Dr. Carangelo's procedure volume compare to other Connecticut surgeons?
Dr. Carangelo has performed 83 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Connecticut average of 49 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Carangelo ranks #17 out of 94 orthopedic surgeons in Connecticut.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Carangelo perform?
Dr. Carangelo's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (52 cases) and hip replacement (31 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Carangelo with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Carangelo ranks #13 in Connecticut for knee replacement with 52 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 94 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Carangelo's practice located?
Dr. Carangelo practices in Plainville, Connecticut. The office is located at 201 N Mountain Rd Ste 302, Plainville, CT 06062. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Carangelo for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Carangelo 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. Carangelo's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 83 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Carangelo's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Carangelo's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 157 procedures in 2017 and was 83 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Does Dr. Carangelo perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Carangelo's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (52 cases), hip replacement (31 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Carangelo affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Carangelo is affiliated with Hartford Hospital, Hospital Of Central Connecticut, The.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Carangelo practices?
Hartford Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Hospital Of Central Connecticut, The (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Patient Resources & Verification
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