How do I contact Dr. Carey Politzer?

You can contact Dr. Carey Politzer at 301-530-1010. The practice is located at 10215 Fernwood Rd Ste 506 in Bethesda, Maryland.

What procedures does Dr. Carey Politzer specialize in?

Dr. Carey Politzer is an orthopedic surgeon in Bethesda, Maryland specializing in joint replacement procedures. Medicare data shows procedures performed including hip replacement, knee replacement.

How many Medicare procedures has Dr. Carey Politzer performed?

According to Medicare data, Dr. Carey Politzer has performed 41 joint replacement procedures. This represents Medicare fee-for-service cases and accounts for approximately 33-37% of all procedures nationwide.

What is Dr. Carey Politzer's ranking in Maryland?

Dr. Carey Politzer is ranked #91 overall in Maryland for orthopedic procedure volume based on Medicare data.

Does Dr. Carey Politzer accept new patients?

To find out if Dr. Carey Politzer is accepting new patients, please contact the office directly at 301-530-1010. Most orthopedic surgeons require a referral from your primary care physician.

Dr. Carey Politzer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Carey Politzer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2023, Dr. Politzer performed 23 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#61 in Maryland) and 18 knee replacements (#111 in Maryland), for a combined total of 41 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Hip Replacement

23 verified cases

#61 in Maryland

Knee Replacement

18 verified cases

#111 in Maryland

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Politzer

Medicare volume represents only a portion of a surgeon's practice.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Politzer, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 301-530-1010

10215 Fernwood Rd Ste 506
Bethesda, MD 20817

NPI: 1245736743

Credentials: MD

✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)

📅 8 years of practice experience

🎓 Licensed MD

🏥 Licensed surgical specialist

🦴 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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