Contact & Location
603-777-1000
Exeter, NH 03833
Dr. Saks performs more hip replacement procedures than 11% of orthopedic surgeons in New Hampshire, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #30 of 34 ranked hip surgeons in New Hampshire.
About Dr. Saks
Practice. Dr. Benjamin Saks is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Exeter, New Hampshire. The latest annual CMS data records 18 hip replacements. That is #30 in New Hampshire for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2014.
Trend. Dr. Saks first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 18 procedures is below the national average of 36. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Exeter has 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 18 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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 25% to 33% for hip 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. Saks Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Hampshire 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Hip Replacement
If you are considering hip replacement surgery, these evidence-based guides can help you prepare and recover:
Understanding the progression from conservative treatments to surgical intervention, and how to determine when hip replacement becomes the right choice.
What to Expect on the Day of SurgeryA step-by-step walkthrough of your surgical day, from pre-op preparation through anesthesia, the procedure itself, and the first hours of recovery.
Rehabilitation Roadmap: Your Complete Recovery GuideA structured physical therapy progression from the first post-op exercises through full strength and mobility restoration over 3 to 6 months.
Medicare Coverage for Joint ReplacementWhat Medicare Part A and Part B cover for joint replacement surgery, including hospital stays, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and physical therapy.
Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after hip replacement surgery:
Individual recovery varies based on overall health, age, and adherence to physical therapy. View full hip replacement recovery guide and product recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Saks
How does Dr. Saks's procedure volume compare to other New Hampshire surgeons?
Dr. Saks has performed 18 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The New Hampshire average is 68 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Saks ranks #46 out of 56 orthopedic surgeons in New Hampshire.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Saks perform?
Dr. Saks's reported Medicare volume is focused on hip replacement, with 18 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Saks in Exeter?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Exeter 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 New Hampshire surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Saks 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Saks's total volume across all insurers at roughly 50 to 70 procedures against the 18 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Saks affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Saks is affiliated with Exeter Hospital Inc, Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.
How does Dr. Saks compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Exeter?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Exeter, Dr. Saks ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Exeter has 113 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Saks practices?
Exeter Hospital Inc (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Wentworth-Douglass Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Exeter, New Hampshire
Dr. Saks's 18 Medicare procedures are below the Exeter average of 54. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Exeter.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Thomas McGovern | 113 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Max Lincoln | 107 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Avnish Clerk | 21 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Benjamin Thompson | 12 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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