Dr. Evan O'donnell
Contact & Location
617-643-2401
Boston, MA 02114
New York, NY 10023
Dr. O'donnell performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 65% of orthopedic surgeons in Massachusetts, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #16 of 46 ranked shoulder surgeons in Massachusetts.
About Dr. O'donnell
Practice. Dr. Evan O'donnell is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Boston, Massachusetts. The latest annual CMS data records 38 shoulder replacements. That is #16 in Massachusetts for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2014.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2022 to 2024, 3 years. Volume rose from 17 procedures a year to 38, up 124%.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 38 procedures is above the national average of 29.
Local context. Boston has 50 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 | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 46 |
| 2024 | 38 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. O'donnell Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Massachusetts state average.
See the Top 25 shoulder replacement surgeons in Massachusetts
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. O'donnell's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 3 years, increasing 124% from 17 procedures in 2022 to 38 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. O'donnell
How does Dr. O'donnell's procedure volume compare to other Massachusetts surgeons?
Dr. O'donnell has performed 38 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. O'donnell ranks #127 out of 203 orthopedic surgeons in Massachusetts.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. O'donnell perform?
Dr. O'donnell's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 38 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. O'donnell with shoulder replacement surgery?
Dr. O'donnell ranks #16 in Massachusetts for shoulder replacement with 38 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 203 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. O'donnell in Boston?
Yes. There are 50 orthopedic surgeons in Boston in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all Massachusetts surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. O'donnell 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. O'donnell's total volume across all insurers at roughly 100 to 130 procedures against the 38 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. O'donnell's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. O'donnell's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 17 procedures in 2022 to 38 in the most recent data, a 124% increase over 3 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 46 procedures in 2023.
Which hospitals is Dr. O'donnell affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. O'donnell is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham And Women'S Hospital, Martha'S Vineyard Hospital Inc, Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The, Brigham And Women'S Faulkner Hospital.
How does Dr. O'donnell compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Boston?
Among the 50 orthopedic surgeons in Boston, Dr. O'donnell ranks #39 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Boston has 305 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. O'donnell practices?
Massachusetts General Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Brigham And Women'S Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Martha'S Vineyard Hospital 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 Boston, Massachusetts
Dr. O'donnell's 38 Medicare procedures are below the Boston average of 186. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Boston.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Carl Talmo | 305 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Young-Min Kwon | 235 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Bono | 204 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Nicholas Pagani | 178 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Eric Smith | 170 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Dennis Burke | 169 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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