Dr. Leesa Galatz, M.D.
Contact & Location
212-241-1663
New York, NY 10029
Dr. Galatz performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 50% of orthopedic surgeons in Missouri, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #28 of 56 ranked shoulder surgeons in Missouri.
About Dr. Galatz
Practice. Dr. Leesa Galatz is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Saint Louis, Missouri. The latest annual CMS data records 22 shoulder replacements. That is #28 in Missouri for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 9 years. Volume peaked at 64 in 2013 and stands at 22 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 22 procedures is below the national average of 29. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Saint Louis has 57 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 64 |
| 2014 | 53 |
| 2015 | 37 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 18 |
| 2024 | 22 |
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims are one payer stream among several, and the share they represent differs by procedure. In 2024 it was 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement. Each verified count above is divided by its own procedure's range, and the results are added, to estimate total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count is the definitive, audited figure; this is a range derived from published national volume projections, not a measurement, and an individual practice can sit well outside it: how these ranges are derived, and their sources.
How Dr. Galatz Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Missouri state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Galatz's recorded volume peaked at 64 procedures in 2013 and stood at 22 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Shoulder Replacement
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Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Galatz
How does Dr. Galatz's procedure volume compare to other Missouri surgeons?
Dr. Galatz has performed 22 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Missouri average is 59 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Galatz ranks #161 out of 204 orthopedic surgeons in Missouri.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Galatz perform?
Dr. Galatz's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 22 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Galatz's practice located?
Dr. Galatz's current practice address is in New York, NY. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Galatz's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Saint Louis, Missouri.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Galatz represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on 2024 Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Medicare fee-for-service is only one payer stream, and the share of national volume it represents differs by procedure. In 2024 the share was 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Galatz's total volume across all insurers at roughly 60 to 80 procedures against the 22 verified here. Those shares are derived from published national volume projections rather than quoted from a single publication, and they are estimates with real uncertainty. The OrthoProcedures methodology page shows the full derivation, the sources, and the limits at orthoprocedures.com/data-methodology.html.
Has Dr. Galatz's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Galatz's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 64 procedures in 2013 and was 22 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Which hospitals is Dr. Galatz affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Galatz is affiliated with Mount Sinai West, Mount Sinai Hospital, Nyu Langone Hospitals, Hospital For Special Surgery. Dr. Galatz maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Galatz compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Saint Louis?
Among the 57 orthopedic surgeons in Saint Louis, Dr. Galatz ranks #47 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Saint Louis has 279 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Galatz practices?
Mount Sinai West (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Mount Sinai Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Nyu Langone Hospitals (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate better than national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Saint Louis, Missouri
Dr. Galatz's 22 Medicare procedures are below the Saint Louis average of 145. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Saint Louis.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ryan Nunley | 279 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Palmer | 160 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Hubbard | 144 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Coles L'hommedieu | 139 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ilya Bendich | 137 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Mudd | 132 | Hip, Knee |
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