How many orthopedic surgeons are ranked in District of Columbia?

Our District of Columbia directory includes 16 orthopedic surgeons who performed a combined 930 Medicare joint replacement procedures. These surgeons are ranked by verified Medicare procedure volume across hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, providing transparent data to help patients compare experience levels.

Who is the highest-volume orthopedic surgeon in District of Columbia?

Savyasachi C Thakkar, M.D. in Washington is currently the highest-volume orthopedic surgeon in District of Columbia with 126 Medicare procedures. High procedure volume is associated with better patient outcomes, fewer complications, and shorter recovery times according to orthopedic research.

Which cities in District of Columbia have the most orthopedic surgeons?

The top cities for orthopedic surgery in District of Columbia are: Washington (16 surgeons). District of Columbia has orthopedic surgeons practicing across 1 cities statewide. Urban medical centers tend to have higher surgeon concentrations and access to advanced surgical technology.

What types of joint replacement procedures are performed in District of Columbia?

District of Columbia orthopedic surgeons performed 426 knee replacements, 375 hip replacements, and 129 shoulder replacements based on Medicare data. Knee replacement is the most common joint replacement procedure nationwide. Many District of Columbia surgeons also offer minimally invasive techniques and robotic-assisted surgery for improved precision and faster recovery.

How do I choose the best orthopedic surgeon in District of Columbia?

Key factors to consider when choosing an orthopedic surgeon in District of Columbia: (1) Medicare procedure volume — higher volume correlates with better outcomes; (2) Board certification in orthopedic surgery; (3) Fellowship training in joint replacement; (4) Hospital quality ratings and accreditation; (5) Patient satisfaction scores; (6) Use of modern techniques like robotic-assisted surgery; (7) Proximity to your home for follow-up appointments.

Does Medicare cover joint replacement surgery in District of Columbia?

Yes, Medicare Part A and Part B cover medically necessary joint replacement surgery in District of Columbia, including hip, knee, and shoulder replacements. Coverage includes the surgery, hospital stay, anesthesia, physical therapy, and durable medical equipment. You'll typically pay 20% coinsurance after meeting your Part B deductible. All 16 surgeons in our District of Columbia rankings accept Medicare.

What is the average cost of joint replacement in District of Columbia?

For Medicare beneficiaries in District of Columbia, out-of-pocket costs for joint replacement typically range from $1,500-$4,500 after meeting your deductible. Total costs vary by procedure type, hospital vs. outpatient surgery center, and your specific Medicare plan. Hip and knee replacements are increasingly performed as outpatient procedures, which can reduce costs. All ranked District of Columbia surgeons accept Medicare assignment.

How is surgeon ranking data verified for District of Columbia?

Our District of Columbia surgeon rankings are based on CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets, which track every Medicare-billed procedure by provider NPI number. This data is independently verified by the federal government and represents the most comprehensive publicly available source for surgeon procedure volumes. Rankings are updated annually when new CMS data is published.

16+ Orthopedic Surgeons in District of Columbia

Top Orthopedic Surgeons in District of Columbia

District of Columbia Rankings

16 surgeons • 930 procedures

Current Medicare Data

Discover District of Columbia's leading orthopedic surgeons ranked by verified Medicare procedure volume. Our comprehensive analysis covers 16 specialists across hip, knee, and shoulder replacement procedures.

State Rank

NPI: 1952626335

Savyasachi C Thakkar, M.D.

Washington

126

Verified Cases

State

Hip 59

Knee 67

State Rank

NPI: 1316052541

Anthony S Unger, M.D.

Washington

123

Verified Cases

State

Hip 74

Knee 49

State Rank

NPI: 1194064824

Kenneth Vaz, MD

Washington

Verified Cases

State

Hip 59

Knee 33

State Rank

NPI: 1144630161

Matthew A Harb, M.D.

Washington

Verified Cases

State

Hip 28

Knee 55

State Rank

NPI: 1588042774

Afamefuna M Nduaguba, MD

Washington

Verified Cases

State

Hip 31

Knee 37

State Rank

NPI: 1144251331

Ahamefula E Onyike, MD

Washington

Verified Cases

State

Hip 24

Knee 42

State Rank

NPI: 1649653106

Kevin W Park, MD

Washington

Verified Cases

State

Hip 26

Knee 38

State Rank

NPI: 1770747230

David M Lutton, M.D.

Washington

Verified Cases

State

Shoulder 63

State Rank

NPI: 1265708093

Sandesh S Rao, MD

Washington

Verified Cases

State

Hip 40

Knee 21

State Rank

NPI: 1538229471

Brent B Wiesel, MD

Washington

Verified Cases

#10

State

Shoulder 39

State Rank

NPI: 1598763344

Brian G Evans, MD

Washington

Verified Cases

#11

State

Hip 18

Knee 20

State Rank

NPI: 1396782603

Robert S Sterling, M.D.

Washington

Verified Cases

#12

State

Hip 16

Knee 21

State Rank

NPI: 1417108457

Evan H Argintar, MD

Washington

Verified Cases

#13

State

Knee 14

Shoulder 14

State Rank

NPI: 1760480222

Marc E Rankin, M.D.

Washington

Verified Cases

#14

State

Knee 18

State Rank

NPI: 1447696638

Zachary R Zimmer, MD

Washington

Verified Cases

#15

State

Shoulder 13

State Rank

NPI: 1033107883

Craig R Faulks, M.D.

Washington

Verified Cases

#16

State

Knee 11

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Savyasachi C Thakkar, M.D.

Anthony S Unger, M.D.

Kenneth Vaz, MD

Matthew A Harb, M.D.

Afamefuna M Nduaguba, MD

Ahamefula E Onyike, MD

Kevin W Park, MD

David M Lutton, M.D.

Sandesh S Rao, MD

Brent B Wiesel, MD

Brian G Evans, MD

Robert S Sterling, M.D.

Evan H Argintar, MD

Marc E Rankin, M.D.

Zachary R Zimmer, MD

Craig R Faulks, M.D.

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