Dr. William Balcom, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. William Balcom is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Worcester, Massachusetts. In 2023, Dr. Balcom performed 41 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#76 in Massachusetts) and 28 hip replacements (#73 in Massachusetts), for a combined total of 69 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
41 verified cases
#76 in Massachusetts
Hip Replacement
28 verified cases
#73 in Massachusetts

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Balcom

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (69 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Balcom, 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: 508-368-3140
123 Summer Street
Worcester, MA 01608
NPI: 1639159841
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
ðŸĨ Licensed surgical specialist
ðŸĶī Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
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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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