Dr. Nirav Patel, M.D.
Contact & Location
240-762-5100
Bethesda, MD 20817
Bethesda, MD 20814
Baltimore, MD 21264
Washington, DC 20016
Baltimore, MD 21287
Dr. Patel performs more knee replacement procedures than 16% of orthopedic surgeons in Maryland, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #115 of 138 ranked knee surgeons in Maryland.
About Dr. Patel
Practice. Dr. Nirav Patel is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bethesda, Maryland. The latest annual CMS data records 17 knee replacements and 14 hip replacements, 31 procedures in all. That is #115 in Maryland for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2015.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2020 to 2024, 4 years. Volume rose from 12 procedures a year to 31, up 158%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 17 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Bethesda has 11 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Patel also holds hospital privileges in DC and MD, a practice that extends beyond Maryland.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 12 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 16 | 14 |
| 2023 | 0 | 19 |
| 2024 | 14 | 17 |
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. Patel Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Maryland state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Patel's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 4 years, increasing 158% from 12 procedures in 2020 to 31 in the most recent data.
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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Patel
How does Dr. Patel's procedure volume compare to other Maryland surgeons?
Dr. Patel has performed 31 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. Patel ranks #111 out of 166 orthopedic surgeons in Maryland.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Patel perform?
Dr. Patel's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (17 cases) and hip replacement (14 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Patel in Bethesda?
Yes. There are 11 orthopedic surgeons in Bethesda 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. Patel 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. Patel's total volume across all insurers at roughly 100 to 130 procedures against the 31 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. Patel's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Patel's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 12 procedures in 2020 to 31 in the most recent data, a 158% increase over 4 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 31 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Patel perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Patel's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (17 cases), hip replacement (14 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Patel affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Patel is affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, Johns Hopkins Hospital, The, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Dr. Patel maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Patel compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Bethesda?
Among the 11 orthopedic surgeons in Bethesda, Dr. Patel ranks #9 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Bethesda has 397 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Patel practices?
Sibley Memorial Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Johns Hopkins Hospital, The (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center (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 Bethesda, Maryland
Dr. Patel's 31 Medicare procedures are below the Bethesda average of 140. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Bethesda.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Christopher Cannova | 397 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Sridhar Durbhakula | 230 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Carey Politzer | 101 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Shian Peterson | 78 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Min Lu | 75 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kurt Schluntz | 67 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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