Dr. Dominick Lanzo, M.D.
Contact & Location
443-849-3838
Baltimore, MD 21204
Dr. Lanzo performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 43% of orthopedic surgeons in Maryland, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #21 of 37 ranked shoulder surgeons in Maryland.
About Dr. Lanzo
Practice. Dr. Dominick Lanzo is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Baltimore, Maryland. The latest annual CMS data records 21 shoulder replacements and 15 knee replacements, 36 procedures in all. That is #21 in Maryland for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 10 years. Volume rose from 16 procedures a year to 36, up 125%.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 21 procedures is below the national average of 29. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Baltimore has 41 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 16 | 0 |
| 2014 | 15 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 16 | 0 |
| 2018 | 21 | 0 |
| 2019 | 22 | 16 |
| 2020 | 19 | 12 |
| 2021 | 22 | 22 |
| 2022 | 18 | 14 |
| 2023 | 39 | 20 |
| 2024 | 15 | 21 |
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims are one payer stream among several, and the share they represent differs by procedure. In 2024 it was 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement. Each verified count above is divided by its own procedure's range, and the results are added, to estimate total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count is the definitive, audited figure; this is a range derived from published national volume projections, not a measurement, and an individual practice can sit well outside it: how these ranges are derived, and their sources.
How Dr. Lanzo Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Maryland state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Lanzo's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 10 years, increasing 125% from 16 procedures in 2013 to 36 in the most recent data.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Lanzo
How does Dr. Lanzo's procedure volume compare to other Maryland surgeons?
Dr. Lanzo has performed 36 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Maryland average is 71 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Lanzo ranks #100 out of 166 orthopedic surgeons in Maryland.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Lanzo perform?
Dr. Lanzo's Medicare data shows procedures in shoulder replacement (21 cases) and knee replacement (15 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Lanzo in Baltimore?
Yes. There are 41 orthopedic surgeons in Baltimore 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 Maryland surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Lanzo represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on 2024 Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Medicare fee-for-service is only one payer stream, and the share of national volume it represents differs by procedure. In 2024 the share was 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Lanzo's total volume across all insurers at roughly 110 to 140 procedures against the 36 verified here. Those shares are derived from published national volume projections rather than quoted from a single publication, and they are estimates with real uncertainty. The OrthoProcedures methodology page shows the full derivation, the sources, and the limits at orthoprocedures.com/data-methodology.html.
Has Dr. Lanzo's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Lanzo's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 16 procedures in 2013 to 36 in the most recent data, a 125% increase over 10 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 59 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Lanzo perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Lanzo's Medicare data shows procedures in shoulder replacement (21 cases), knee replacement (15 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. Lanzo compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Baltimore?
Among the 41 orthopedic surgeons in Baltimore, Dr. Lanzo ranks #30 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Baltimore has 331 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Baltimore, Maryland
Dr. Lanzo's 36 Medicare procedures are below the Baltimore average of 166. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Baltimore.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Joseph Ciotola | 331 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Frank Ebert | 190 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Marc Hungerford | 180 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert McKinstry | 160 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Mark Hasenauer | 146 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Harpal Khanuja | 119 | Hip, Knee |
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