Dr. James Nairus, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. James Nairus is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Waltham, Massachusetts. In 2023, Dr. Nairus performed 171 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#3 in Massachusetts) and 61 hip replacements (#31 in Massachusetts), for a combined total of 232 procedures. This places Dr. Nairus among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Massachusetts.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
171 verified cases
#3 in Massachusetts
Hip Replacement
61 verified cases
#31 in Massachusetts

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Nairus

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (232 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Nairus, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 781-890-2133
840 Winter St
Waltham, MA 02451
NPI: 1306828249
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 21 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

Other Top Massachusetts Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr. Carl Talmo - Boston 312 procedures
Dr. Geoffrey Van Flandern - Waltham 295 procedures
Dr. Andrew Lehman - Springfield 275 procedures
Dr. Stephen Kelly - Springfield 269 procedures

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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.
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