Dr. Philip Neubauer, M.D.
Contact & Location
510-955-5000
Baltimore, MD 21287
Dr. Neubauer performs more knee replacement procedures than 84% of orthopedic surgeons in Maryland, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #22 of 138 ranked knee surgeons in Maryland.
About Dr. Neubauer
Practice. Dr. Philip Neubauer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Baltimore, Maryland. The latest annual CMS data records 82 knee replacements and 24 hip replacements, 106 procedures in all. That is #22 in Maryland for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 11 procedures a year to 106, up 864%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 82 procedures is above the national average of 45.
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 | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 11 |
| 2014 | 31 | 30 |
| 2015 | 31 | 66 |
| 2016 | 34 | 58 |
| 2017 | 44 | 96 |
| 2018 | 32 | 103 |
| 2019 | 39 | 106 |
| 2020 | 31 | 85 |
| 2021 | 27 | 76 |
| 2022 | 29 | 81 |
| 2023 | 34 | 100 |
| 2024 | 24 | 82 |
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. Neubauer Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Maryland state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Neubauer's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 864% from 11 procedures in 2013 to 106 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Neubauer
How does Dr. Neubauer's procedure volume compare to other Maryland surgeons?
Dr. Neubauer has performed 106 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Maryland average of 71 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Neubauer ranks #30 out of 166 orthopedic surgeons in Maryland.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Neubauer perform?
Dr. Neubauer's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (82 cases) and hip replacement (24 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Neubauer 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. Neubauer 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. Neubauer's total volume across all insurers at roughly 370 to 450 procedures against the 106 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. Neubauer's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Neubauer's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 11 procedures in 2013 to 106 in the most recent data, a 864% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 145 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Neubauer perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Neubauer's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (82 cases), hip replacement (24 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Neubauer affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Neubauer is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center Inc.
How does Dr. Neubauer compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Baltimore?
Among the 41 orthopedic surgeons in Baltimore, Dr. Neubauer ranks #8 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Baltimore has 331 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Neubauer practices?
Mercy Medical Center Inc (4 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 Baltimore, Maryland
Dr. Neubauer's 106 Medicare procedures are below the Baltimore average of 176. 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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