Dr. Samuel Laurencin, M.D., Ph.D.
Contact & Location
877-925-3637
New Haven, CT 06519
Dr. Laurencin performs more knee replacement procedures than 28% of orthopedic surgeons in Connecticut, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #48 of 67 ranked knee surgeons in Connecticut.
About Dr. Laurencin
Practice. Dr. Samuel Laurencin is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Waterbury, Connecticut. The latest annual CMS data records 16 knee replacements. That is #48 in Connecticut for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2015.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2020 to 2024, 3 years. Volume peaked at 68 in 2020 and stands at 16 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 16 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Waterbury has 3 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 29 | 39 |
| 2021 | 24 | 30 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 16 |
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. 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. Laurencin Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Connecticut state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Laurencin's recorded volume peaked at 68 procedures in 2020 and stood at 16 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. Laurencin
How does Dr. Laurencin's procedure volume compare to other Connecticut surgeons?
Dr. Laurencin has performed 16 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Connecticut average is 49 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Laurencin ranks #76 out of 94 orthopedic surgeons in Connecticut.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Laurencin perform?
Dr. Laurencin's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 16 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Laurencin's practice located?
Dr. Laurencin's current practice address is in New Haven, CT. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Laurencin's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Waterbury, Connecticut.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Laurencin 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, which puts Dr. Laurencin's total volume across all insurers at roughly 60 to 70 procedures against the 16 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. Laurencin's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Laurencin's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 68 procedures in 2020 and was 16 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Laurencin affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Laurencin is affiliated with Uconn Health Waterbury Hospital, Saint Mary'S Hospital.
How does Dr. Laurencin compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Waterbury?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Waterbury, Dr. Laurencin ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Laurencin is among the highest-volume surgeons in Waterbury.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Laurencin practices?
Uconn Health Waterbury Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Saint Mary'S Hospital (3 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Waterbury, Connecticut
Dr. Laurencin's 16 Medicare procedures are below the Waterbury average of 25. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Waterbury.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Eric Olson | 48 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Teresa Mariani | 12 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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