Dr. Noah Epstein, M.D.
Contact & Location
413-536-5814
Holyoke, MA 01040
Dr. Epstein performs more hip replacement procedures than 32% of orthopedic surgeons in Massachusetts, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #82 of 121 ranked hip surgeons in Massachusetts.
About Dr. Epstein
Practice. Dr. Noah Epstein is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Holyoke, Massachusetts. The latest annual CMS data records 23 hip replacements and 17 knee replacements, 40 procedures in all. That is #82 in Massachusetts for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 11 years. Volume rose from 11 procedures a year to 40, up 264%.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 23 procedures is below the national average of 36. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 11 |
| 2014 | 0 | 12 |
| 2015 | 14 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 17 |
| 2017 | 12 | 13 |
| 2018 | 0 | 16 |
| 2019 | 15 | 21 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 13 |
| 2022 | 0 | 21 |
| 2023 | 12 | 22 |
| 2024 | 23 | 17 |
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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee 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. Epstein Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Massachusetts state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Epstein's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 264% from 11 procedures in 2013 to 40 in the most recent data.
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 Hip Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Epstein
How does Dr. Epstein's procedure volume compare to other Massachusetts surgeons?
Dr. Epstein has performed 40 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. Epstein ranks #118 out of 203 orthopedic surgeons in Massachusetts.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Epstein perform?
Dr. Epstein's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (23 cases) and knee replacement (17 cases).
Where is Dr. Epstein's practice located?
Dr. Epstein practices in Holyoke, Massachusetts. The office is located at 10 Hospital Dr, Holyoke, MA 01040. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Epstein for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Epstein 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Epstein's total volume across all insurers at roughly 130 to 170 procedures against the 40 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.
Has Dr. Epstein's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Epstein's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 11 procedures in 2013 to 40 in the most recent data, a 264% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 40 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Epstein perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Epstein's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (23 cases), knee replacement (17 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Epstein affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Epstein is affiliated with Holyoke Medical Center, Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Epstein practices?
Holyoke Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The (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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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