Dr. Edward Klein, D.O.
Contact & Location
N Dartmouth, MA 02747
Dr. Edward Klein is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in N Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Dr. Klein has performed 91 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#25 in Massachusetts) and 36 hip replacements, for a combined total of 127 procedures.
In Massachusetts, Dr. Klein performs above average in knee (91 vs 50 avg), near average in hip (36 vs 44 avg).
Dr. Klein's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (91 cases) and hip replacements (36 cases).
Dr. Klein is the only orthopedic surgeon in N Dartmouth represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Klein extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 97 to 127 in the most recent data, a 31% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Klein's 91 verified procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
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. Klein Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Massachusetts state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Klein's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 31% from 97 procedures in 2013 to 127 in the most recent data.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Klein
How does Dr. Klein's procedure volume compare to other Massachusetts surgeons?
Dr. Klein has performed 127 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Massachusetts average of 74 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Klein ranks #38 out of 203 orthopedic surgeons in Massachusetts.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Klein perform?
Dr. Klein's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (91 cases) and hip replacement (36 cases).
Where is Dr. Klein's practice located?
Dr. Klein practices in N Dartmouth, Massachusetts. The office is located at 535 Faunce Corner Rd, N Dartmouth, MA 02747. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Klein for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Klein 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. Klein's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 127 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Klein's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Klein's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 97 procedures in 2013 to 127 in the most recent data, a 31% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 161 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Klein perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Klein's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (91 cases), hip replacement (36 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
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