Dr. Colm McCarthy, M.D.
Contact & Location
508-996-3991
Dartmouth, MA 02747
Fall River, MA 02721
Dr. McCarthy performs more knee replacement procedures than 30% of orthopedic surgeons in Massachusetts, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #111 of 160 ranked knee surgeons in Massachusetts.
About Dr. McCarthy
Practice. Dr. Colm McCarthy is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Fall River, Massachusetts. The latest annual CMS data records 25 knee replacements and 17 hip replacements, 42 procedures in all. That is #111 in Massachusetts for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2019.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2020 to 2024, 5 years. Volume rose from 26 procedures a year to 42, up 62%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 25 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Fall River has 3 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 26 |
| 2021 | 25 | 18 |
| 2022 | 16 | 22 |
| 2023 | 13 | 26 |
| 2024 | 17 | 25 |
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. McCarthy Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Massachusetts state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. McCarthy's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 5 years, increasing 62% from 26 procedures in 2020 to 42 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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. McCarthy
How does Dr. McCarthy's procedure volume compare to other Massachusetts surgeons?
Dr. McCarthy has performed 42 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Massachusetts average is 74 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. McCarthy ranks #113 out of 203 orthopedic surgeons in Massachusetts.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. McCarthy perform?
Dr. McCarthy's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (25 cases) and hip replacement (17 cases).
Where is Dr. McCarthy's practice located?
Dr. McCarthy's current practice address is in Dartmouth, MA. That address is the current practice address in Dr. McCarthy's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Fall River, Massachusetts.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. McCarthy 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. McCarthy's total volume across all insurers at roughly 140 to 180 procedures against the 42 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. McCarthy's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. McCarthy's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 26 procedures in 2020 to 42 in the most recent data, a 62% increase over 5 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 43 procedures in 2021.
Does Dr. McCarthy perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. McCarthy's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (25 cases), hip replacement (17 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. McCarthy affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. McCarthy is affiliated with Brown University Health Saint Anne'S Hospital, Southcoast Hospital Group, Inc.
How does Dr. McCarthy compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Fall River?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Fall River, Dr. McCarthy ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. McCarthy has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. McCarthy practices?
Brown University Health Saint Anne'S Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate above national average); Southcoast Hospital Group, Inc (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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Fall River, Massachusetts
Dr. McCarthy's 42 Medicare procedures are above the Fall River average of 31. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Fall River.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jerald Katz | 36 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jay Patel | 16 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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