Dr. Robert Carangelo, M.D.
Contact & Location
860-223-8553
Plainville, CT 06062
Dr. Carangelo performs more knee replacement procedures than 80% of orthopedic surgeons in Connecticut, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #13 of 67 ranked knee surgeons in Connecticut.
About Dr. Carangelo
Practice. Dr. Robert Carangelo is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Plainville, Connecticut. The latest annual CMS data records 52 knee replacements and 31 hip replacements, 83 procedures in all. That is #13 in Connecticut for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 157 in 2017 and stands at 83 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 52 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 37 | 55 |
| 2014 | 28 | 54 |
| 2015 | 51 | 92 |
| 2016 | 46 | 109 |
| 2017 | 51 | 106 |
| 2018 | 33 | 76 |
| 2019 | 30 | 75 |
| 2020 | 24 | 47 |
| 2021 | 32 | 58 |
| 2022 | 44 | 70 |
| 2023 | 27 | 63 |
| 2024 | 31 | 52 |
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. 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.
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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 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. Carangelo's total volume across all insurers at roughly 280 to 350 procedures against the 83 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.
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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