Dr. Shea Taylor
Dr. Shea Taylor is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lebanon, New Hampshire. A Medicare provider since 2017, Dr. Taylor has performed 38 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#25 in New Hampshire) and 11 hip replacements, for a combined total of 49 procedures.
In New Hampshire, Dr. Taylor performs below average in knee (38 vs 48 avg), below average in hip (11 vs 37 avg).
Dr. Taylor's practice is heavily focused on knee replacement surgery, which accounts for 78% of reported Medicare volume.
Lebanon is home to 11 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Lebanon area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Taylor first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Taylor's 38 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Taylor Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Hampshire state average.
Contact & Location
Lebanon, NH 03756
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Taylor has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Taylor
How does Dr. Taylor's procedure volume compare to other New Hampshire surgeons?
Dr. Taylor has performed 49 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The New Hampshire average is 67 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Taylor ranks #31 out of 54 orthopedic surgeons in New Hampshire.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Taylor perform?
Dr. Taylor's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (38 cases) and hip 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 the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Taylor's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 49 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Taylor perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Taylor's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (38 cases), hip 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. 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 #8 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Lebanon has 151 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 49 Medicare procedures are below the Lebanon average of 92. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Lebanon.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Wayne Moschetti | 151 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Garrett Davis | 137 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Alexander Orem | 84 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kevin Dwyer | 83 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Sparks | 73 | Knee |
| Dr. John-Erik Bell | 67 | Shoulder |
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