Dr. William Rubenstein, M.D.
Dr. William Rubenstein is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Peabody, Massachusetts. A Medicare provider since 2017, Dr. Rubenstein has performed 45 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#70 in Massachusetts) and 28 hip replacements, for a combined total of 73 procedures.
In Massachusetts, Dr. Rubenstein performs near average in knee (45 vs 51 avg), below average in hip (28 vs 44 avg).
Dr. Rubenstein's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (45 cases) and hip replacements (28 cases).
Peabody is home to 11 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Peabody area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Rubenstein first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Rubenstein's 45 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
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. Rubenstein Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Massachusetts state average.
Contact & Location
Peabody, MA 01960
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Rubenstein has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. 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. Rubenstein
How does Dr. Rubenstein's procedure volume compare to other Massachusetts surgeons?
Dr. Rubenstein has performed 73 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Massachusetts average of 74 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Rubenstein ranks #80 out of 202 orthopedic surgeons in Massachusetts.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Rubenstein perform?
Dr. Rubenstein's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (45 cases) and hip replacement (28 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Rubenstein in Peabody?
Yes. There are 11 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. Rubenstein 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. Rubenstein's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 73 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Rubenstein perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Rubenstein's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (45 cases), hip replacement (28 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Rubenstein affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Rubenstein is affiliated with Beverly Hospital Corporation, Anna Jaques Hospital.
How does Dr. Rubenstein compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Peabody?
Among the 11 orthopedic surgeons in Peabody, Dr. Rubenstein ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Peabody has 138 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Rubenstein practices?
Beverly Hospital Corporation (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Anna Jaques Hospital (3 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. Rubenstein's 73 Medicare procedures are below the Peabody average of 90. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Peabody.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Benjamin Schwartz | 138 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Hugh O'flynn | 111 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Steven Mattheos | 92 | Knee |
| Dr. Ira Evans | 86 | Knee |
| Dr. David Fehnel | 73 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Jason Archibald | 60 | Hip, Knee |
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