Dr. Thomas Beck, DO
Contact & Location
Berlin, MD 21811
Dr. Thomas Beck is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Berlin, Maryland. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. Beck has completed 67 knee replacements (#38 in Maryland), 23 hip replacements, and 14 shoulder replacements, totaling 104 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Maryland, Dr. Beck performs above average in knee (67 vs 49 avg), below average in hip (23 vs 42 avg), below average in shoulder (14 vs 34 avg).
Dr. Beck performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (67 cases), followed by hip replacements (23) and shoulder replacements (14).
Dr. Beck is the only orthopedic surgeon in Berlin represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area. Dr. Beck also maintains hospital privileges in MD and DE, indicating a regional practice that extends beyond Maryland.
Medicare records for Dr. Beck extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 33 to 104 in the most recent data, a 215% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Beck's 67 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
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. Beck Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Maryland state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Beck's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 215% from 33 procedures in 2013 to 104 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. Beck
How does Dr. Beck's procedure volume compare to other Maryland surgeons?
Dr. Beck has performed 104 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Maryland average of 71 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Beck ranks #32 out of 166 orthopedic surgeons in Maryland.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Beck perform?
Dr. Beck performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (67 cases), hip replacement (23 cases), shoulder replacement (14 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Where is Dr. Beck's practice located?
Dr. Beck practices in Berlin, Maryland. The office is located at 314 Franklin Ave, Berlin, MD 21811. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Beck for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Beck 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. Beck's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 104 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Beck's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Beck's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 33 procedures in 2013 to 104 in the most recent data, a 215% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 104 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Beck perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Beck's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (67 cases), hip replacement (23 cases), shoulder replacement (14 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Beck among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Beck affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Beck is affiliated with Atlantic General Hospital, Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc, Beebe Medical Center. Dr. Beck maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Beck practices?
Atlantic General Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Inc (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Beebe 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.
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