Dr. James Phillips, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. James Phillips is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Wellesley, Massachusetts. In 2023, Dr. Phillips performed 97 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#15 in Massachusetts) and 87 hip replacements (#10 in Massachusetts), for a combined total of 184 procedures. This places Dr. Phillips among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Massachusetts.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
97 verified cases
#15 in Massachusetts
Hip Replacement
87 verified cases
#10 in Massachusetts

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Phillips

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (184 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Phillips, 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: 617-654-7111
230 Worcester St
Wellesley, MA 02481
NPI: 1912988189
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 21 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.