Dr. Andrew Curley, M.D.
Contact & Location
Seaford, DE 19973
Dr. Andrew Curley is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Seaford, Delaware. Dr. Curley has performed 18 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#17 in Delaware) and 16 shoulder replacements, for a combined total of 34 procedures.
In Delaware, Dr. Curley performs below average in hip (18 vs 55 avg), below average in shoulder (16 vs 39 avg).
Dr. Curley's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (18 cases) and shoulder replacements (16 cases).
Dr. Curley is the only orthopedic surgeon in Seaford represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area. Dr. Curley also maintains hospital privileges in DE and MD, indicating a regional practice that extends beyond Delaware.
Dr. Curley first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2024. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Curley's 18 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,532 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Curley Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Delaware state average.
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 Hip Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Curley
How does Dr. Curley's procedure volume compare to other Delaware surgeons?
Dr. Curley has performed 34 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Delaware average is 101 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Curley ranks #22 out of 31 orthopedic surgeons in Delaware.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Curley perform?
Dr. Curley's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (18 cases) and shoulder replacement (16 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Curley with hip replacement surgery?
Dr. Curley ranks #17 in Delaware for hip replacement with 18 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 31 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Curley's practice located?
Dr. Curley practices in Seaford, Delaware. The office is located at 100 Rawlins Dr Dept Of, Seaford, DE 19973. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Curley for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Curley 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. Curley's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 34 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Curley perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Curley's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (18 cases), shoulder replacement (16 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Curley affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Curley is affiliated with Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc., Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc, Beebe Medical Center, Atlantic General Hospital. Dr. Curley maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Curley practices?
Tidalhealth Nanticoke, Inc. (5 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Beebe Medical Center (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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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