Dr. Minal Cordeiro, MD
Dr. Minal Cordeiro is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Rockport, Maine. A Medicare provider since 2017, Dr. Cordeiro has performed 27 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#20 in Maine) and 24 hip replacements, for a combined total of 51 procedures.
In Maine, Dr. Cordeiro performs below average in knee (27 vs 36 avg), near average in hip (24 vs 28 avg).
Dr. Cordeiro's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (27 cases) and hip replacements (24 cases).
Beyond general orthopedic surgery, Dr. Cordeiro holds additional credentials in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery, reflecting subspecialty training that may benefit patients with complex joint conditions.
Rockport is home to 3 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Rockport area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Cordeiro first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Cordeiro's 27 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 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. Cordeiro Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Maine state average.
Contact & Location
Rockport, ME 04856
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Cordeiro has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Cordeiro
How does Dr. Cordeiro's procedure volume compare to other Maine surgeons?
Dr. Cordeiro has performed 51 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Maine average of 48 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Cordeiro ranks #17 out of 44 orthopedic surgeons in Maine.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Cordeiro perform?
Dr. Cordeiro's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (27 cases) and hip replacement (24 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Cordeiro with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Cordeiro ranks #20 in Maine for knee replacement with 27 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 44 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Cordeiro in Rockport?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Rockport 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. Cordeiro 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. Cordeiro's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 51 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Cordeiro perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Cordeiro's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (27 cases), hip replacement (24 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Cordeiro affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Cordeiro is affiliated with Mainehealth Pen Bay Hospital, Mainehealth Waldo Hospital.
How does Dr. Cordeiro compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Rockport?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Rockport, Dr. Cordeiro ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Cordeiro has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Cordeiro practices?
Mainehealth Pen Bay Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Mainehealth Waldo Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Rockport, Maine
Dr. Cordeiro's 51 Medicare procedures are above the Rockport average of 39. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Rockport.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Joseph Scordino | 47 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey Rasmussen | 19 | Shoulder |
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