Dr. James Trauger, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. James Trauger is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Salisbury, Maryland. In 2023, Dr. Trauger performed 137 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#7 in Maryland) and 44 hip replacements (#31 in Maryland), for a combined total of 181 procedures. This places Dr. Trauger among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Maryland.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
137 verified cases
#7 in Maryland
Hip Replacement
44 verified cases
#31 in Maryland

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Trauger

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (181 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Trauger, 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: 410-749-4154
1675 Woodbrooke Drive
Salisbury, MD 21804
NPI: 1114942539
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

Other Top Maryland Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr. Christopher Cannova - Bethesda 361 procedures
Dr. Paul King - Annapolis 310 procedures
Dr. Joseph Ciotola - Baltimore 304 procedures
Dr. James MacDonald - Annapolis 258 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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