Dr. Ruben Tresgallo Pares
Contact & Location
Boston, MA 02115
Dr. Ruben Tresgallo Pares is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Tresgallo Pares has performed 32 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#93 in Massachusetts) and 14 hip replacements, for a combined total of 46 procedures.
In Massachusetts, Dr. Tresgallo Pares performs below average in knee (32 vs 50 avg), below average in hip (14 vs 44 avg).
Dr. Tresgallo Pares's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (32 cases) and hip replacements (14 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. Tresgallo Pares first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2024. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Tresgallo Pares's 32 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Tresgallo Pares Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Massachusetts state average.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Tresgallo Pares
How does Dr. Tresgallo Pares's procedure volume compare to other Massachusetts surgeons?
Dr. Tresgallo Pares has performed 46 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. Tresgallo Pares ranks #107 out of 203 orthopedic surgeons in Massachusetts.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Tresgallo Pares perform?
Dr. Tresgallo Pares's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (32 cases) and hip replacement (14 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Tresgallo Pares 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. Tresgallo Pares 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. Tresgallo Pares's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 46 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Tresgallo Pares perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Tresgallo Pares's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (32 cases), hip replacement (14 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. Tresgallo Pares compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Boston?
Among the 50 orthopedic surgeons in Boston, Dr. Tresgallo Pares ranks #32 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Boston has 305 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Boston, Massachusetts
Dr. Tresgallo Pares's 46 Medicare procedures are below the Boston average of 187. 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 |
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