Dr. Joseph Young, MD
Contact & Location
Falmouth, ME 04105
Dr. Joseph Young is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Falmouth, Maine. Dr. Young has performed 42 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#10 in Maine) and 23 hip replacements, for a combined total of 65 procedures.
In Maine, Dr. Young performs near average in knee (42 vs 44 avg), below average in hip (23 vs 31 avg).
Dr. Young's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (42 cases) and hip replacements (23 cases).
Falmouth is home to 9 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Falmouth area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Young first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2024. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Young's 42 verified procedures is near 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. Young Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Maine 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. Young
How does Dr. Young's procedure volume compare to other Maine surgeons?
Dr. Young has performed 65 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Maine average of 52 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Young ranks #14 out of 43 orthopedic surgeons in Maine.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Young perform?
Dr. Young's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (42 cases) and hip replacement (23 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Young with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Young ranks #10 in Maine for knee replacement with 42 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 43 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Young in Falmouth?
Yes. There are 9 orthopedic surgeons in Falmouth 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 Maine surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Young 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. Young's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 65 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Young perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Young's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (42 cases), hip replacement (23 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Young affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Young is affiliated with Northern Light Mercy Hospital, Mainehealth Pen Bay Hospital.
How does Dr. Young compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Falmouth?
Among the 9 orthopedic surgeons in Falmouth, Dr. Young ranks #7 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Falmouth has 153 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Young practices?
Northern Light Mercy Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Mainehealth Pen Bay Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Falmouth, Maine
Dr. Young's 65 Medicare procedures are below the Falmouth average of 97. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Falmouth.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Adam Rana | 153 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Stephen Rodrigue | 140 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brian McGrory | 100 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Nicholas Colacchio | 76 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Becker | 75 | Knee |
| Dr. Michael Roberts | 70 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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