Dr. Nicholas Pagani, MD
Contact & Location
Boston, MA 02111
Dr. Nicholas Pagani is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Boston, Massachusetts. A Medicare provider since 2018, Dr. Pagani has performed 102 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#17 in Massachusetts) and 76 hip replacements, for a combined total of 178 procedures.
In Massachusetts, Dr. Pagani performs well above average in knee (102 vs 50 avg), above average in hip (76 vs 44 avg).
Dr. Pagani's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (102 cases) and hip replacements (76 cases).
Boston is home to 50 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Boston area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Pagani first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Pagani's 102 verified procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Verified Medicare Cases
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.
How Dr. Pagani Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Massachusetts state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Pagani 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Pagani
How does Dr. Pagani's procedure volume compare to other Massachusetts surgeons?
Dr. Pagani has performed 178 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Massachusetts average of 74 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Pagani ranks #14 out of 203 orthopedic surgeons in Massachusetts.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Pagani perform?
Dr. Pagani's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (102 cases) and hip replacement (76 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Pagani with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Pagani ranks #17 in Massachusetts for knee replacement with 102 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 203 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Pagani 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. Pagani represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Pagani's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 178 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Pagani perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Pagani's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (102 cases), hip replacement (76 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Pagani affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Pagani is affiliated with Beverly Hospital Corporation, Anna Jaques Hospital.
How does Dr. Pagani compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Boston?
Among the 50 orthopedic surgeons in Boston, Dr. Pagani ranks #4 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. Pagani practices?
Beverly Hospital Corporation (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Anna Jaques Hospital (3 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. Pagani's 178 Medicare procedures are below the Boston average of 202. 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. Eric Smith | 170 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Dennis Burke | 169 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Vivek Shah | 156 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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