Dr. Stephen Murphy, M.D.
Contact & Location
617-232-3040
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
Dr. Murphy performs more hip replacement procedures than 84% of orthopedic surgeons in Massachusetts, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #19 of 121 ranked hip surgeons in Massachusetts.
About Dr. Murphy
Practice. Dr. Stephen Murphy is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts. The latest annual CMS data records 74 hip replacements and 60 knee replacements, 134 procedures in all. That is #19 in Massachusetts for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 82 procedures a year to 134, up 63%.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 74 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 36.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 60 | 22 |
| 2014 | 48 | 27 |
| 2015 | 56 | 22 |
| 2016 | 60 | 29 |
| 2017 | 83 | 41 |
| 2018 | 60 | 31 |
| 2019 | 69 | 44 |
| 2020 | 62 | 23 |
| 2021 | 89 | 42 |
| 2022 | 77 | 40 |
| 2023 | 84 | 36 |
| 2024 | 74 | 60 |
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. Murphy Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Massachusetts state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Murphy's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 63% from 82 procedures in 2013 to 134 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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Questions to Ask Your Surgeon Before Joint ReplacementA practical checklist of questions covering experience, technique, hospital choice, and recovery expectations to discuss during your surgical consultation.
Pain Management After Joint ReplacementA comprehensive guide to managing post-surgical pain through medication, physical therapy, cold therapy, and non-pharmacological strategies.
Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Murphy
How does Dr. Murphy's procedure volume compare to other Massachusetts surgeons?
Dr. Murphy has performed 134 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Massachusetts average of 74 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Murphy ranks #33 out of 203 orthopedic surgeons in Massachusetts.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Murphy perform?
Dr. Murphy's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (74 cases) and knee replacement (60 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Murphy with hip replacement surgery?
Dr. Murphy ranks #19 in Massachusetts for hip replacement with 74 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 203 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Murphy's practice located?
Dr. Murphy practices in Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts. The office is located at 125 Parker Hill Ave, Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Murphy for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Murphy 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. Murphy's total volume across all insurers at roughly 440 to 560 procedures against the 134 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. Murphy's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Murphy's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 82 procedures in 2013 to 134 in the most recent data, a 63% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 134 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Murphy perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Murphy's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (74 cases), knee replacement (60 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Murphy affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Murphy is affiliated with New England Baptist Hospital, Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The, North Shore Medical Center -, Melrosewakefield Healthcare, Anna Jaques Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Murphy practices?
New England Baptist Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); North Shore Medical Center - (4 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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