Dr. Max Lincoln, M.D.
Contact & Location
607-547-3672
Cooperstown, NY 13326
Dr. Lincoln performs more knee replacement procedures than 68% of orthopedic surgeons in New Hampshire, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #13 of 41 ranked knee surgeons in New Hampshire.
About Dr. Lincoln
Practice. Dr. Max Lincoln is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Exeter, New Hampshire. The latest annual CMS data records 68 knee replacements and 39 hip replacements, 107 procedures in all. That is #13 in New Hampshire for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 46 procedures a year to 107, up 133%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 68 procedures is above the national average of 45.
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 Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 17 | 29 |
| 2014 | 43 | 88 |
| 2015 | 41 | 81 |
| 2016 | 48 | 101 |
| 2017 | 48 | 83 |
| 2018 | 41 | 68 |
| 2019 | 54 | 72 |
| 2020 | 50 | 76 |
| 2021 | 41 | 76 |
| 2022 | 32 | 71 |
| 2023 | 33 | 69 |
| 2024 | 39 | 68 |
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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 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. Lincoln Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Hampshire state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Lincoln's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 133% from 46 procedures in 2013 to 107 in the most recent data.
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. Lincoln
How does Dr. Lincoln's procedure volume compare to other New Hampshire surgeons?
Dr. Lincoln has performed 107 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the New Hampshire average of 68 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Lincoln ranks #14 out of 56 orthopedic surgeons in New Hampshire.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Lincoln perform?
Dr. Lincoln's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (68 cases) and hip replacement (39 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Lincoln with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Lincoln ranks #13 in New Hampshire for knee replacement with 68 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 56 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Lincoln's practice located?
Dr. Lincoln's current practice address is in Cooperstown, NY. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Lincoln's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Exeter, New Hampshire.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Lincoln 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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Lincoln's total volume across all insurers at roughly 360 to 450 procedures against the 107 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. Lincoln's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Lincoln's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 46 procedures in 2013 to 107 in the most recent data, a 133% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 149 procedures in 2016.
Does Dr. Lincoln perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Lincoln's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (68 cases), hip replacement (39 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Lincoln affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Lincoln is affiliated with Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital, Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital, O'Connor Hospital. Dr. Lincoln maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Lincoln compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Exeter?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Exeter, Dr. Lincoln ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Lincoln is among the highest-volume surgeons in Exeter.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Lincoln practices?
Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital (3 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Exeter, New Hampshire
Dr. Lincoln's 107 Medicare procedures are above 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. Avnish Clerk | 21 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Benjamin Saks | 18 | Hip |
| Dr. Benjamin Thompson | 12 | Knee |
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