Dr. Charles Carrier, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Charles Carrier is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2023, Dr. Carrier performed 23 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#116 in Massachusetts) and 20 hip replacements (#88 in Massachusetts), for a combined total of 43 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
23 verified cases
#116 in Massachusetts
Hip Replacement
20 verified cases
#88 in Massachusetts

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Carrier

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Recommended Script:

"Dr. Carrier, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 617-726-2942
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA 02114
NPI: 1295114114
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 11 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.