Hip
Dr. Megan Richards, MD
Dr. Megan Richards is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bangor, Maine. A Medicare provider since 2022, Dr. Richards has performed 11 Medicare-verified hip replacements, ranking #25 in Maine.
In Maine, Dr. Richards performs below average in hip (11 vs 28 avg).
Dr. Richards's Medicare data shows a focused hip replacement practice with 11 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Bangor is home to 7 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Bangor area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Richards first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Richards's 11 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,526 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Richards Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Maine state average.
Contact & Location
Bangor, ME 04401
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Richards
How does Dr. Richards's procedure volume compare to other Maine surgeons?
Dr. Richards has performed 11 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Maine average is 48 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Richards ranks #42 out of 44 orthopedic surgeons in Maine.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Richards perform?
Dr. Richards's reported Medicare volume is focused on hip replacement, with 11 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Richards in Bangor?
Yes. There are 7 orthopedic surgeons in Bangor 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. Richards 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. Richards's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 11 procedures shown here.
How does Dr. Richards compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Bangor?
Among the 7 orthopedic surgeons in Bangor, Dr. Richards ranks #7 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Bangor has 76 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Bangor, Maine
Dr. Richards's 11 Medicare procedures are below the Bangor average of 43. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Bangor.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Antonios Tsismenakis | 76 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jacob Brooks | 63 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Stephen Walsh | 59 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jessica Aronowitz | 41 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Garrett Martin | 31 | Knee |
| Dr. Carmen Crofoot | 17 | Knee |
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