Dr. Michael Maxwell, M.D.
Contact & Location
177-247-3006
Boston, MA 02114
About Dr. Maxwell
Practice. Dr. Michael Maxwell is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Boston, Massachusetts. The latest annual CMS data records 11 shoulder replacements. That is #46 in Massachusetts for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2018.
Trend. Dr. Maxwell first appears in the Medicare data in 2023. With 2 years on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 11 procedures is below the national average of 29. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
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
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 13 procedures in 2023 and 11 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. Maxwell Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Massachusetts state average.
See the Top 25 shoulder replacement surgeons in Massachusetts
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Maxwell has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Shoulder Replacement
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Pain Management After Joint ReplacementA comprehensive guide to managing post-surgical pain through medication, physical therapy, cold therapy, and non-pharmacological strategies.
Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after shoulder replacement surgery:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Maxwell
How does Dr. Maxwell's procedure volume compare to other Massachusetts surgeons?
Dr. Maxwell has performed 11 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. Maxwell ranks #203 out of 203 orthopedic surgeons in Massachusetts.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Maxwell perform?
Dr. Maxwell's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 11 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Maxwell 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. Maxwell 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. Maxwell's total volume across all insurers at roughly 30 to 40 procedures against the 11 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Maxwell affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Maxwell is affiliated with Mymichigan Medical Center Midland, Mymichigan Medical Center Clare, Mymichigan Medical Center Gladwin, Mymichigan Medical Center Alma, Mymichigan Medical Center Tawas. Dr. Maxwell maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Maxwell compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Boston?
Among the 50 orthopedic surgeons in Boston, Dr. Maxwell ranks #50 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. Maxwell practices?
Mymichigan Medical Center Midland (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Mymichigan Medical Center Clare (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Boston, Massachusetts
Dr. Maxwell's 11 Medicare procedures are below the Boston average of 182. 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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