Contact & Location
603-650-5000
Lebanon, NH 03756
Tampa, FL 33606
Lebanon, NH 03766
Dr. Taylor performs more hip replacement procedures than 5% of orthopedic surgeons in New Hampshire, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #32 of 34 ranked hip surgeons in New Hampshire.
About Dr. Taylor
Practice. Dr. Shea Taylor is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lebanon, New Hampshire. The latest annual CMS data records 14 hip replacements and 11 knee replacements, 25 procedures in all. That is #32 in New Hampshire for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2017.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2022 to 2024, 3 years. Volume peaked at 49 in 2023 and stands at 25 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 14 procedures is below the national average of 36. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Lebanon has 11 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Taylor also holds hospital privileges in AL and FL, a practice that extends beyond New Hampshire.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 | 23 |
| 2023 | 11 | 38 |
| 2024 | 14 | 11 |
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, 23% to 28% for knee 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. Taylor Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Hampshire state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Taylor's recorded volume peaked at 49 procedures in 2023 and stood at 25 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 Hip Replacement
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Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Taylor
How does Dr. Taylor's procedure volume compare to other New Hampshire surgeons?
Dr. Taylor has performed 25 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. Taylor ranks #42 out of 56 orthopedic surgeons in New Hampshire.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Taylor perform?
Dr. Taylor's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (14 cases) and knee replacement (11 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Taylor in Lebanon?
Yes. There are 11 orthopedic surgeons in Lebanon 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. Taylor 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, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Taylor's total volume across all insurers at roughly 80 to 100 procedures against the 25 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. Taylor's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Taylor's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 49 procedures in 2023 and was 25 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.
Does Dr. Taylor perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Taylor's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (14 cases), knee replacement (11 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Taylor affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Taylor is affiliated with Flowers Hospital, Southeast Health Medical Center, Wiregrass Medical Center, Dale Medical Center, Northwest Florida Community Hospital. Dr. Taylor maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Taylor compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Lebanon?
Among the 11 orthopedic surgeons in Lebanon, Dr. Taylor ranks #11 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Lebanon has 189 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Taylor practices?
Flowers Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Southeast Health Medical Center (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 Lebanon, New Hampshire
Dr. Taylor's 25 Medicare procedures are below the Lebanon average of 101. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Lebanon.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Garrett Davis | 189 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kevin Dwyer | 131 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Wayne Moschetti | 124 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John-Erik Bell | 83 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Marcus Coe | 77 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Alexander Orem | 76 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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