Dr. Colm McCarthy, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Colm McCarthy is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Fall River, Massachusetts. In 2023, Dr. McCarthy performed 26 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#109 in Massachusetts) and 13 hip replacements (#108 in Massachusetts), for a combined total of 39 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
26 verified cases
#109 in Massachusetts
Hip Replacement
13 verified cases
#108 in Massachusetts

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. McCarthy

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Recommended Script:

"Dr. McCarthy, 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: 508-646-7645
277 Pleasant St
Fall River, MA 02721
NPI: 1982269205
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 7 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available
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.