How many orthopedic surgeons are ranked in New Hampshire?

Our New Hampshire directory includes 54 orthopedic surgeons who performed a combined 3,609 Medicare joint replacement procedures. These surgeons are ranked by verified Medicare procedure volume across hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, providing transparent data to help patients compare experience levels.

Who is the highest-volume orthopedic surgeon in New Hampshire?

Thomas F Mcgovern, MD in Exeter is currently the highest-volume orthopedic surgeon in New Hampshire with 176 Medicare procedures. High procedure volume is associated with better patient outcomes, fewer complications, and shorter recovery times according to orthopedic research.

Which cities in New Hampshire have the most orthopedic surgeons?

The top cities for orthopedic surgery in New Hampshire are: Lebanon (11 surgeons), Nashua (9 surgeons), Concord (8 surgeons), Portsmouth (6 surgeons), Manchester (5 surgeons). New Hampshire has orthopedic surgeons practicing across 12 cities statewide. Urban medical centers tend to have higher surgeon concentrations and access to advanced surgical technology.

What types of joint replacement procedures are performed in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire orthopedic surgeons performed 2,005 knee replacements, 1,260 hip replacements, and 344 shoulder replacements based on Medicare data. Knee replacement is the most common joint replacement procedure nationwide. Many New Hampshire surgeons also offer minimally invasive techniques and robotic-assisted surgery for improved precision and faster recovery.

How do I choose the best orthopedic surgeon in New Hampshire?

Key factors to consider when choosing an orthopedic surgeon in New Hampshire: (1) Medicare procedure volume — higher volume correlates with better outcomes; (2) Board certification in orthopedic surgery; (3) Fellowship training in joint replacement; (4) Hospital quality ratings and accreditation; (5) Patient satisfaction scores; (6) Use of modern techniques like robotic-assisted surgery; (7) Proximity to your home for follow-up appointments.

Does Medicare cover joint replacement surgery in New Hampshire?

Yes, Medicare Part A and Part B cover medically necessary joint replacement surgery in New Hampshire, including hip, knee, and shoulder replacements. Coverage includes the surgery, hospital stay, anesthesia, physical therapy, and durable medical equipment. You'll typically pay 20% coinsurance after meeting your Part B deductible. All 54 surgeons in our New Hampshire rankings accept Medicare.

What is the average cost of joint replacement in New Hampshire?

For Medicare beneficiaries in New Hampshire, out-of-pocket costs for joint replacement typically range from $1,500-$4,500 after meeting your deductible. Total costs vary by procedure type, hospital vs. outpatient surgery center, and your specific Medicare plan. Hip and knee replacements are increasingly performed as outpatient procedures, which can reduce costs. All ranked New Hampshire surgeons accept Medicare assignment.

How is surgeon ranking data verified for New Hampshire?

Our New Hampshire surgeon rankings are based on CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets, which track every Medicare-billed procedure by provider NPI number. This data is independently verified by the federal government and represents the most comprehensive publicly available source for surgeon procedure volumes. Rankings are updated annually when new CMS data is published.

54+ Orthopedic Surgeons in New Hampshire

1

State Rank

NPI: 1083661912

Thomas F Mcgovern, MD

Exeter

NH

176

Verified Cases

#1

State

Hip 56

Knee 120

2

State Rank

NPI: 1275793374

Akhilesh Sastry, MD

Portsmouth

NH

172

Verified Cases

#2

State

Hip 91

Knee 81

3

State Rank

NPI: 1689693152

Ira M Parsons, MD

Somersworth

NH

154

Verified Cases

#3

State

Hip 48

Knee 69

Shoulder 37

4

State Rank

NPI: 1487871828

Wayne E Moschetti, M.D., M.S.

Lebanon

NH

151

Verified Cases

#4

State

Hip 78

Knee 73

5

State Rank

NPI: 1134153604

Jeffrey W Wiley, MD

Concord

NH

139

Verified Cases

#5

State

Hip 70

Knee 69

6

State Rank

NPI: 1114193752

Garrett C Davis, M.D., M.B.A

Lebanon

NH

137

Verified Cases

#6

State

Hip 76

Knee 61

7

State Rank

NPI: 1992183917

Vivek Venugopal

Keene

NH

132

Verified Cases

#7

State

Hip 56

Knee 76

8

State Rank

NPI: 1982683769

Eric R Benson, MD

Manchester

NH

126

Verified Cases

#8

State

Hip 36

Knee 90

9

State Rank

NPI: 1154552263

Neil T Dion, MD

Concord

NH

125

Verified Cases

#9

State

Hip 55

Knee 70

10

State Rank

NPI: 1396156352

Jason M Desmarais, MD

Concord

NH

120

Verified Cases

#10

State

Hip 49

Knee 71

11

State Rank

NPI: 1982970539

Michael P Morwood, MD

Portsmouth

NH

112

Verified Cases

#11

State

Hip 45

Knee 67

12

State Rank

NPI: 1376539387

Thomas V King, MD

Portsmouth

NH

109

Verified Cases

#12

State

Hip 16

Knee 93

13

State Rank

NPI: 1467486910

Stephen J Fox, MD

Concord

NH

100

Verified Cases

#13

State

Hip 38

Knee 62

14

State Rank

NPI: 1316028970

Kathleen A Hogan, MD

Nashua

NH

97

Verified Cases

#14

State

Hip 39

Knee 58

15

State Rank

NPI: 1407926819

Ricardo A Gonzales, MD

Manchester

NH

93

Verified Cases

#15

State

Hip 38

Knee 55

16

State Rank

NPI: 1912925694

Anthony H Presutti, MD

Keene

NH

90

Verified Cases

#16

State

Hip 45

Knee 45

17

State Rank

NPI: 1851612196

Joseph F Konopka, MD

Somersworth

NH

90

Verified Cases

#17

State

Hip 37

Knee 53

18

State Rank

NPI: 1811130073

Alexander R Orem, M.D.

Lebanon

NH

84

Verified Cases

#18

State

Hip 43

Knee 41

19

State Rank

NPI: 1851511521

Kevin W Dwyer, M.D.

Lebanon

NH

83

Verified Cases

#19

State

Hip 30

Knee 53

20

State Rank

NPI: 1912340472

Andrew Garber, M.D.

Nashua

NH

81

Verified Cases

#20

State

Hip 32

Knee 49

21

State Rank

NPI: 1689666547

Eric B Arvidson, M.D.

Salem

NH

75

Verified Cases

#21

State

Hip 31

Knee 44

22

State Rank

NPI: 1457375248

Sean C Frost, M.D.

Nashua

NH

74

Verified Cases

#22

State

Hip 20

Knee 54

23

State Rank

NPI: 1013980275

David C Thut, MD

Somersworth

NH

74

Verified Cases

#23

State

Knee 74

24

State Rank

NPI: 1023044930

Michael B Sparks, MD

Lebanon

NH

73

Verified Cases

#24

State

Knee 73

25

State Rank

NPI: 1841494440

Sean T Burns, MD

Concord

NH

71

Verified Cases

#25

State

Hip 35

Knee 36

26

State Rank

NPI: 1326084591

John-Erik Bell, M.D.

Lebanon

NH

67

Verified Cases

#26

State

Shoulder 67

27

State Rank

NPI: 1700204922

David D Christensen, MD

Lebanon

NH

58

Verified Cases

#27

State

Hip 32

Knee 26

28

State Rank

NPI: 1932154507

Mayo A Noerdlinger, MD

Portsmouth

NH

56

Verified Cases

#28

State

Shoulder 56

29

State Rank

NPI: 1366502932

Concord

NH

32

Verified Cases

#37

State

Knee 32

38

State Rank

NPI: 1891774097

Khaled A Instrum, M.D.

North Conway

NH

30

Verified Cases

#38

State

Hip 16

Knee 14

39

State Rank

NPI: 1285676700

Gregory P Leather, M.D.

Keene

NH

29

Verified Cases

#39

State

Knee 18

Shoulder 11

40

State Rank

NPI: 1730599648

Daniel C Austin, MD

Lebanon

NH

28

Verified Cases

#40

State

Shoulder 28

41

State Rank

NPI: 1831124361

Peter J Dirksmeier, M.D.

Somersworth

NH

25

Verified Cases

#41

State

Hip 25

42

State Rank

NPI: 1093824591

Ronald E Michalak, MD

Peterborough

NH

22

Verified Cases

#42

State

Knee 22

43

State Rank

NPI: 1942265418

William S Sutherland, MD

Portsmouth

NH

20

Verified Cases

#43

State

Hip 20

44

State Rank

NPI: 1023223708

Jason A Oliviero, MD

Manchester

NH

20

Verified Cases

#44

State

Shoulder 20

45

State Rank

NPI: 1285662759

Douglas M Goumas, MD

Manchester

NH

17

Verified Cases

#45

State

Knee 17

46

State Rank

NPI: 1316105828

Avnish N Clerk, MD

Exeter

NH

16

Verified Cases

#46

State

Shoulder 16

47

State Rank

NPI: 1598855025

Eric Mullins, M.D.

Littleton

NH

16

Verified Cases

#47

State

Shoulder 16

48

State Rank

NPI: 1386006591

Thomas A Fortney, MD

Nashua

NH

15

Verified Cases

#48

State

Shoulder 15

49

State Rank

NPI: 1538143482

Glen D Crawford, MD

Portsmouth

NH

12

Verified Cases

#49

State

Knee 12

50

State Rank

NPI: 1760416234

Patrick J Casey, MD

Concord

NH

12

Verified Cases

#50

State

Shoulder 12

51

State Rank

NPI: 1942496377

Jason E Simon, M.D.

Nashua

NH

12

Verified Cases

#51

State

Shoulder 12

52

State Rank

NPI: 1134187065

Mary-Lee Sole, MD

Manchester

NH

11

Verified Cases

#52

State

Knee 11

53

State Rank

NPI: 1164697264

Alexander D Davis, M.D.

Exeter

NH

11

Verified Cases

#53

State

Knee 11

54

State Rank

NPI: 1669527362

Benjamin M Thompson, M.D.

Exeter

NH

11

Verified Cases

#54

State

Knee 11

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