Dr. Barry Bickley, M.D.
Contact & Location
978-373-3851
Haverhill, MA 01830
Dr. Bickley performs more knee replacement procedures than 58% of orthopedic surgeons in Massachusetts, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #67 of 160 ranked knee surgeons in Massachusetts.
About Dr. Bickley
Practice. Dr. Barry Bickley is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Haverhill, Massachusetts. The latest annual CMS data records 46 knee replacements and 23 hip replacements, 69 procedures in all. That is #67 in Massachusetts for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 11 years. Volume rose from 14 procedures a year to 69, up 393%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 46 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Dr. Bickley practices across state lines. Dr. Bickley also holds hospital privileges in MA and NH, a practice that extends beyond Massachusetts.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 14 |
| 2015 | 13 | 19 |
| 2016 | 11 | 14 |
| 2017 | 0 | 16 |
| 2018 | 13 | 15 |
| 2019 | 14 | 12 |
| 2020 | 12 | 12 |
| 2021 | 16 | 12 |
| 2022 | 13 | 15 |
| 2023 | 19 | 36 |
| 2024 | 23 | 46 |
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. Bickley Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Massachusetts state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Bickley's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 393% from 14 procedures in 2014 to 69 in the most recent data.
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Bickley
How does Dr. Bickley's procedure volume compare to other Massachusetts surgeons?
Dr. Bickley has performed 69 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Massachusetts average of 74 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Bickley ranks #81 out of 203 orthopedic surgeons in Massachusetts.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Bickley perform?
Dr. Bickley's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (46 cases) and hip replacement (23 cases).
Where is Dr. Bickley's practice located?
Dr. Bickley practices in Haverhill, Massachusetts. The office is located at 288 Groveland St, Haverhill, MA 01830. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Bickley for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Bickley 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. Bickley's total volume across all insurers at roughly 230 to 290 procedures against the 69 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. Bickley's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Bickley's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 14 procedures in 2014 to 69 in the most recent data, a 393% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 69 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Bickley perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Bickley's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (46 cases), hip replacement (23 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Bickley affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Bickley is affiliated with Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital, Merrimack Health Methuen Hospital, Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, Lowell General Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Bickley maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Bickley practices?
Merrimack Health Lawrence Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Merrimack Health Methuen Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Wentworth-Douglass Hospital (4 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.
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