Dr. Anthony Costa, M.D.
Contact & Location
Eatontown, NJ 07724
Dr. Anthony Costa is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Eatontown, New Jersey. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Costa has performed 228 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#3 in New Jersey) and 123 hip replacements, for a combined total of 351 procedures.
In New Jersey, Dr. Costa performs well above average in knee (228 vs 54 avg), well above average in hip (123 vs 44 avg).
Dr. Costa's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (228 cases) and hip replacements (123 cases).
Dr. Costa is the only orthopedic surgeon in Eatontown represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Costa extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 126 to 351 in the most recent data, a 179% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Costa's 228 verified procedures is more than 5x the national average of 45, ranking #35 nationally.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Costa Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Jersey state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Costa's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 179% from 126 procedures in 2013 to 351 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. Costa
How does Dr. Costa's procedure volume compare to other New Jersey surgeons?
Dr. Costa has performed 351 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 4x the New Jersey average of 72 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Costa ranks #3 out of 184 orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Costa perform?
Dr. Costa's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (228 cases) and hip replacement (123 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Costa with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Costa ranks #3 in New Jersey for knee replacement with 228 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 184 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Costa's practice located?
Dr. Costa practices in Eatontown, New Jersey. The office is located at 135 Rt 35, Eatontown, NJ 07724. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Costa for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Costa 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. Costa's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 351 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Costa's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Costa's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 126 procedures in 2013 to 351 in the most recent data, a 179% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 351 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Costa perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Costa's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (228 cases), hip replacement (123 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Costa affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Costa is affiliated with Riverview Medical Center, Bayshore Medical Center, Ocean University Medical Center, Centrastate Medical Center, Jersey Shore University Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Costa practices?
Riverview Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Bayshore Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Ocean University Medical Center (3 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.
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