Dr. Joseph Lifrak is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Swansea, Massachusetts. In 2023, Dr. Lifrak performed 55 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #60 in Massachusetts.
Dr. Lifrak's 55 Medicare procedures are near the Massachusetts median of 54. The state has 202 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Medicare fee-for-service data captures roughly 33–37% of all joint replacements, so total surgical volume is likely higher.
Dr. Lifrak's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 55 verified procedures in 2023. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Dr. Lifrak is the only orthopedic surgeon in Swansea represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Verified Medicare Cases (2023)
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.
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Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2023)
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Lifrak
How does Dr. Lifrak's procedure volume compare to other Massachusetts surgeons?
In 2023, Dr. Lifrak performed 55 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. Lifrak ranks #100 out of 202 orthopedic surgeons in Massachusetts.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Lifrak perform?
Dr. Lifrak's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 55 verified procedures in 2023. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Lifrak's practice located?
Dr. Lifrak practices in Swansea, Massachusetts. The office is located at 479 Swansea Mall Dr, Swansea, MA 02777. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Lifrak for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Lifrak represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data for 2023, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Lifrak's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 55 procedures shown here.
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