Dr. Brian De Palma, M.D.
Contact & Location
201-445-2830
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Dr. De Palma performs more knee replacement procedures than 25% of orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #105 of 140 ranked knee surgeons in New Jersey.
About Dr. De Palma
Practice. Dr. Brian De Palma is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Ridgewood, New Jersey. The latest annual CMS data records 19 knee replacements and 18 hip replacements, 37 procedures in all. That is #105 in New Jersey for knee replacement.
Trend. Dr. De Palma first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 19 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Ridgewood has 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. De Palma also holds hospital privileges in NJ and NY, a practice that extends beyond New Jersey.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 37 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. De Palma Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Jersey state average.
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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Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. De Palma
How does Dr. De Palma's procedure volume compare to other New Jersey surgeons?
Dr. De Palma has performed 37 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The New Jersey average is 72 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. De Palma ranks #98 out of 184 orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. De Palma perform?
Dr. De Palma's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (19 cases) and hip replacement (18 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. De Palma in Ridgewood?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Ridgewood 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. De Palma 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. De Palma's total volume across all insurers at roughly 120 to 150 procedures against the 37 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.
Does Dr. De Palma perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. De Palma's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (19 cases), hip replacement (18 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. De Palma affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. De Palma is affiliated with Valley Hospital, St Joseph'S University Medical Center Inc, Hospital For Special Surgery. Dr. De Palma maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. De Palma compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Ridgewood?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Ridgewood, Dr. De Palma ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Ridgewood has 170 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. De Palma practices?
Valley Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); St Joseph'S University Medical Center Inc (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Hospital For Special Surgery (5 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 Ridgewood, New Jersey
Dr. De Palma's 37 Medicare procedures are below the Ridgewood average of 88. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Ridgewood.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Mark Pizzurro | 170 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ismar Dizdarevic | 143 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Anthony Delfico | 68 | Knee |
| Dr. Umer Dasti | 23 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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