Dr. Rhamee Badr, MD
Contact & Location
Hagerstown, MD 21742
Dr. Rhamee Badr is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Hagerstown, Maryland. Dr. Badr has performed 20 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#106 in Maryland) and 14 hip replacements, for a combined total of 34 procedures.
In Maryland, Dr. Badr performs below average in knee (20 vs 49 avg), below average in hip (14 vs 42 avg).
Dr. Badr's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (20 cases) and hip replacements (14 cases).
Hagerstown is home to 6 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Hagerstown area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Badr first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2024. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Badr's 20 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Badr Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Maryland state average.
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. Badr
How does Dr. Badr's procedure volume compare to other Maryland surgeons?
Dr. Badr has performed 34 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. Badr ranks #103 out of 166 orthopedic surgeons in Maryland.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Badr perform?
Dr. Badr's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (20 cases) and hip replacement (14 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Badr in Hagerstown?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in Hagerstown 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. Badr represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Badr's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 34 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Badr perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Badr's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (20 cases), hip replacement (14 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Badr affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Badr is affiliated with Meritus Medical Center, Frederick Health Hospital.
How does Dr. Badr compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Hagerstown?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in Hagerstown, Dr. Badr ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Hagerstown has 229 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Badr practices?
Meritus Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Frederick Health Hospital (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 Hagerstown, Maryland
Dr. Badr's 34 Medicare procedures are below the Hagerstown average of 81. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Hagerstown.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Joseph Holobinko | 229 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Alvaro Cabezas | 111 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Victor Anyangwe | 49 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Manminder Bhatia | 41 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Daniel Warner | 19 | Knee |
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