Dr. Vivek Shah, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Vivek Shah is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2023, Dr. Shah performed 77 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#13 in Massachusetts) and 74 knee replacements (#36 in Massachusetts), for a combined total of 151 procedures. This places Dr. Shah among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Massachusetts.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Hip Replacement
77 verified cases
#13 in Massachusetts
Knee Replacement
74 verified cases
#36 in Massachusetts

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Shah

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (151 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Shah, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 617-636-5000
750 Washington St
Boston, MA 02111
NPI: 1164611687
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 19 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

Other Top Massachusetts Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr. Carl Talmo - Boston 312 procedures
Dr. Geoffrey Van Flandern - Waltham 295 procedures
Dr. Andrew Lehman - Springfield 275 procedures
Dr. Stephen Kelly - Springfield 269 procedures

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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