Knee
Dr. Paul Harasimowicz, M. D.
Dr. Paul Harasimowicz is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Ayer, Massachusetts. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. Harasimowicz has performed 15 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #143 in Massachusetts.
In Massachusetts, Dr. Harasimowicz performs below average in knee (15 vs 51 avg).
Dr. Harasimowicz's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 15 verified procedures. 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. Harasimowicz is the only orthopedic surgeon in Ayer represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Harasimowicz extend back to 2013, covering 6 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 12 to 15 in the most recent data, a 25% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Harasimowicz's 15 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Harasimowicz Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Massachusetts state average.
Contact & Location
Ayer, MA 01432
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Harasimowicz's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 6 years, increasing 25% from 12 procedures in 2013 to 15 in the most recent data.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Harasimowicz
How does Dr. Harasimowicz's procedure volume compare to other Massachusetts surgeons?
Dr. Harasimowicz has performed 15 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. Harasimowicz ranks #179 out of 202 orthopedic surgeons in Massachusetts.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Harasimowicz perform?
Dr. Harasimowicz's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 15 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Harasimowicz's practice located?
Dr. Harasimowicz practices in Ayer, Massachusetts. The office is located at 190 Groton Rd, Ayer, MA 01432. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Harasimowicz for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Harasimowicz 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. Harasimowicz's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 15 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Harasimowicz's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Harasimowicz's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 12 procedures in 2013 to 15 in the most recent data, a 25% increase over 6 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 15 procedures in 2023.
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