Dr. Stephen Silva
Contact & Location
Boston, MA 02120
Dr. Stephen Silva is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Boston, Massachusetts. A Medicare provider since 2018, Dr. Silva has performed 80 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#33 in Massachusetts) and 62 hip replacements, for a combined total of 142 procedures.
In Massachusetts, Dr. Silva performs above average in knee (80 vs 50 avg), above average in hip (62 vs 44 avg).
Dr. Silva's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (80 cases) and hip replacements (62 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. Silva first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Silva's 80 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
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. Silva Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Massachusetts state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Silva has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Silva
How does Dr. Silva's procedure volume compare to other Massachusetts surgeons?
Dr. Silva has performed 142 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Massachusetts average of 74 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Silva ranks #29 out of 203 orthopedic surgeons in Massachusetts.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Silva perform?
Dr. Silva's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (80 cases) and hip replacement (62 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Silva 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. Silva 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. Silva's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 142 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Silva perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Silva's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (80 cases), hip replacement (62 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Silva affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Silva is affiliated with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Hackettstown Medical Center, Morristown Medical Center, Newton Medical Center. Dr. Silva maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Silva compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Boston?
Among the 50 orthopedic surgeons in Boston, Dr. Silva ranks #10 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Boston has 305 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Silva practices?
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Hackettstown Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Morristown Medical Center (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 Boston, Massachusetts
Dr. Silva's 142 Medicare procedures are below the Boston average of 200. 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 |
Patient Resources & Verification
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