Dr. Brian Culp, M.D.
Contact & Location
609-924-8131
Princeton, NJ 08540
Dr. Culp performs more knee replacement procedures than 89% of orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #15 of 140 ranked knee surgeons in New Jersey.
About Dr. Culp
Practice. Dr. Brian Culp is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Princeton, New Jersey. The latest annual CMS data records 127 knee replacements and 92 hip replacements, 219 procedures in all. That is #15 in New Jersey for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2010.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2016 to 2024, 9 years. Volume rose from 58 procedures a year to 219, up 278%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 127 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Local context. Princeton has 11 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 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 23 | 35 |
| 2017 | 25 | 30 |
| 2018 | 38 | 34 |
| 2019 | 32 | 25 |
| 2020 | 32 | 23 |
| 2021 | 44 | 30 |
| 2022 | 59 | 82 |
| 2023 | 87 | 111 |
| 2024 | 92 | 127 |
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. Culp Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Jersey state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Culp's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 278% from 58 procedures in 2016 to 219 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Culp
How does Dr. Culp's procedure volume compare to other New Jersey surgeons?
Dr. Culp has performed 219 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 3x the New Jersey average of 72 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Culp ranks #12 out of 184 orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Culp perform?
Dr. Culp's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (127 cases) and hip replacement (92 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Culp with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Culp ranks #15 in New Jersey for knee replacement with 127 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 184 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Culp in Princeton?
Yes. There are 11 orthopedic surgeons in Princeton 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 Jersey surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Culp 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. Culp's total volume across all insurers at roughly 730 to 920 procedures against the 219 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. Culp's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Culp's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 58 procedures in 2016 to 219 in the most recent data, a 278% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 219 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Culp perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Culp's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (127 cases), hip replacement (92 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Culp affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Culp is affiliated with Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, Centrastate Medical Center, St Joseph'S University Medical Center Inc, Hunterdon Medical Center.
How does Dr. Culp compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Princeton?
Among the 11 orthopedic surgeons in Princeton, Dr. Culp ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Culp is among the highest-volume surgeons in Princeton.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Culp practices?
Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Centrastate Medical Center (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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Princeton, New Jersey
Dr. Culp's 219 Medicare procedures are above the Princeton average of 148. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Princeton.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Brian Vannozzi | 271 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Stephen Kayiaros | 197 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Hari Bezwada | 165 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Anthony Boniello | 77 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Frederick Song | 70 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Mark Pressman | 40 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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