Dr. Eric Mullins, M.D.
Contact & Location
603-444-9000
Littleton, NH 03561
Dr. Mullins performs more joint replacement procedures than 8% of orthopedic surgeons in New Hampshire, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #51 of 56 orthopedic surgeons in New Hampshire.
About Dr. Mullins
Practice. Dr. Eric Mullins is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Littleton, New Hampshire. The latest annual CMS data records 15 shoulder replacements. That is #11 in New Hampshire for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2017 to 2024, 7 years. Volume peaked at 32 in 2020 and stands at 15 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 15 procedures is below the national average of 29. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Dr. Mullins practices across state lines. Dr. Mullins also holds hospital privileges in VT and NH, a practice that extends beyond New Hampshire.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 25 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 29 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 18 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 15 |
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. Mullins Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Hampshire state average.
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Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Mullins's recorded volume peaked at 32 procedures in 2020 and stood at 15 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. Mullins
How does Dr. Mullins's procedure volume compare to other New Hampshire surgeons?
Dr. Mullins has performed 15 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. Mullins ranks #51 out of 56 orthopedic surgeons in New Hampshire.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Mullins perform?
Dr. Mullins's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 15 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Mullins with shoulder replacement surgery?
Dr. Mullins ranks #11 in New Hampshire for shoulder replacement with 15 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 56 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Mullins's practice located?
Dr. Mullins practices in Littleton, New Hampshire. The office is located at 580 St. Johnsbury Rd, Littleton, NH 03561. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Mullins for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Mullins 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. Mullins's total volume across all insurers at roughly 40 to 50 procedures against the 15 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. Mullins's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Mullins's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 32 procedures in 2020 and was 15 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. Mullins affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Mullins is affiliated with North Country Hospital And Health Center, Littleton Regional Healthcare, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital, Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital. Dr. Mullins maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Mullins practices?
North Country Hospital And Health Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Littleton Regional Healthcare (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Patient Resources & Verification
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