Dr. Ryan Churchill, M.D.
Contact & Location
978-531-0800
Peabody, MA 01960
Dr. Churchill performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 58% of orthopedic surgeons in Massachusetts, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #19 of 46 ranked shoulder surgeons in Massachusetts.
About Dr. Churchill
Practice. Dr. Ryan Churchill is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Peabody, Massachusetts. The latest annual CMS data records 33 shoulder replacements. That is #19 in Massachusetts for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2013.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2020 to 2024, 5 years. Volume rose from 15 procedures a year to 33, up 120%.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 33 procedures is near the national average of 29.
Local context. Peabody has 10 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 38 |
| 2023 | 47 |
| 2024 | 33 |
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. Churchill Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Massachusetts state average.
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Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Churchill's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 5 years, increasing 120% from 15 procedures in 2020 to 33 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.
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Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Churchill
How does Dr. Churchill's procedure volume compare to other Massachusetts surgeons?
Dr. Churchill has performed 33 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. Churchill ranks #138 out of 203 orthopedic surgeons in Massachusetts.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Churchill perform?
Dr. Churchill's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 33 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Churchill with shoulder replacement surgery?
Dr. Churchill ranks #19 in Massachusetts for shoulder replacement with 33 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 203 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Churchill in Peabody?
Yes. There are 10 orthopedic surgeons in Peabody 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. Churchill 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. Churchill's total volume across all insurers at roughly 90 to 110 procedures against the 33 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. Churchill's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Churchill's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 15 procedures in 2020 to 33 in the most recent data, a 120% increase over 5 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 47 procedures in 2023.
Which hospitals is Dr. Churchill affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Churchill is affiliated with North Shore Medical Center -, Massachusetts General Hospital.
How does Dr. Churchill compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Peabody?
Among the 10 orthopedic surgeons in Peabody, Dr. Churchill ranks #7 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Peabody has 151 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Churchill practices?
North Shore Medical Center - (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Massachusetts General Hospital (5 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 Peabody, Massachusetts
Dr. Churchill's 33 Medicare procedures are below the Peabody average of 94. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Peabody.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Benjamin Schwartz | 151 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Hugh O'flynn | 140 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Fehnel | 105 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Steven Mattheos | 103 | Knee |
| Dr. Jason Archibald | 66 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Rubenstein | 57 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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