Dr. Robert Saltzman, MD
Contact & Location
410-484-8088
Owings Mills, MD 21117
About Dr. Saltzman
Dr. Robert Saltzman is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Owings Mills, Maryland. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Saltzman performed 20 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#102 in Maryland) and 12 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 32 procedures.
In Maryland, Dr. Saltzman performs below the state average in knee (20 vs 49), below the state average in hip (12 vs 42).
Dr. Saltzman's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (20 cases) and hip replacements (12 cases).
Dr. Saltzman is the only orthopedic surgeon in Owings Mills represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Saltzman extend back to 2013, covering 9 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 11 to 32 in the most recent data, a 191% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Saltzman'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)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 11 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 21 |
| 2017 | 0 | 20 |
| 2018 | 0 | 22 |
| 2019 | 13 | 22 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 17 |
| 2022 | 0 | 22 |
| 2023 | 11 | 18 |
| 2024 | 12 | 20 |
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. Saltzman Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Maryland state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Saltzman's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 191% from 11 procedures in 2013 to 32 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. Saltzman
How does Dr. Saltzman's procedure volume compare to other Maryland surgeons?
Dr. Saltzman has performed 32 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. Saltzman ranks #107 out of 166 orthopedic surgeons in Maryland.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Saltzman perform?
Dr. Saltzman's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (20 cases) and hip replacement (12 cases).
Where is Dr. Saltzman's practice located?
Dr. Saltzman practices in Owings Mills, Maryland. The office is located at 10 Crossroads Dr, Owings Mills, MD 21117. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Saltzman for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Saltzman 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. Saltzman's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 32 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Saltzman's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Saltzman's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 11 procedures in 2013 to 32 in the most recent data, a 191% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 35 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Saltzman perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Saltzman's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (20 cases), hip replacement (12 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Saltzman affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Saltzman is affiliated with Carroll Hospital Center, Northwest Hospital Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Saltzman practices?
Carroll Hospital Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Northwest Hospital Center (2 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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