Dr. Marc Brassard, M.D.
Contact & Location
Annapolis, MD 21401
Dr. Brassard performs more knee replacement procedures than 85% of orthopedic surgeons in Maryland, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #20 of 138 ranked knee surgeons in Maryland.
About Dr. Brassard
Practice. Dr. Marc Brassard is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Annapolis, Maryland. The latest annual CMS data records 86 knee replacements and 45 hip replacements, 131 procedures in all. That is #20 in Maryland for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 197 in 2018 and stands at 131 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 86 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Annapolis has 8 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 | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 41 | 133 |
| 2014 | 44 | 114 |
| 2015 | 50 | 126 |
| 2016 | 52 | 117 |
| 2017 | 49 | 116 |
| 2018 | 67 | 130 |
| 2019 | 53 | 115 |
| 2020 | 44 | 61 |
| 2021 | 50 | 82 |
| 2022 | 44 | 78 |
| 2023 | 47 | 95 |
| 2024 | 45 | 86 |
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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip 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. Brassard Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Maryland state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Brassard's recorded volume peaked at 197 procedures in 2018 and stood at 131 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Brassard
How does Dr. Brassard's procedure volume compare to other Maryland surgeons?
Dr. Brassard has performed 131 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Maryland average of 71 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Brassard ranks #24 out of 166 orthopedic surgeons in Maryland.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Brassard perform?
Dr. Brassard's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (86 cases) and hip replacement (45 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Brassard with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Brassard ranks #20 in Maryland for knee replacement with 86 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 166 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Brassard in Annapolis?
Yes. There are 8 orthopedic surgeons in Annapolis 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. Brassard 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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Brassard's total volume across all insurers at roughly 440 to 550 procedures against the 131 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. Brassard's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Brassard's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 197 procedures in 2018 and was 131 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Does Dr. Brassard perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Brassard's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (86 cases), hip replacement (45 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. Brassard compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Annapolis?
Among the 8 orthopedic surgeons in Annapolis, Dr. Brassard ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Annapolis has 302 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Annapolis, Maryland
Dr. Brassard's 131 Medicare procedures are below the Annapolis average of 154. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Annapolis.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Paul King | 302 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Justin Hoover | 246 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James MacDonald | 198 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Anvari | 90 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Louis Ruland | 57 | Knee |
| Dr. Cyrus Lashgari | 52 | Shoulder |
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