Dr. Bruce Stamos, M.D.
Contact & Location
732-840-7500
Brick, NJ 08724
Dr. Stamos performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 78% of orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #9 of 41 ranked shoulder surgeons in New Jersey.
About Dr. Stamos
Practice. Dr. Bruce Stamos is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Brick, New Jersey. The latest annual CMS data records 38 shoulder replacements. That is #9 in New Jersey for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 10 years. Volume rose from 11 procedures a year to 38, up 245%.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 38 procedures is above the national average of 29.
Local context. Brick has 3 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 | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 34 |
| 2024 | 38 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Stamos Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Jersey state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Stamos's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 10 years, increasing 245% from 11 procedures in 2014 to 38 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 Shoulder Replacement
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Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Stamos
How does Dr. Stamos's procedure volume compare to other New Jersey surgeons?
Dr. Stamos has performed 38 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. Stamos ranks #96 out of 184 orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Stamos perform?
Dr. Stamos's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 38 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Stamos with shoulder replacement surgery?
Dr. Stamos ranks #9 in New Jersey for shoulder replacement with 38 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 184 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Stamos in Brick?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Brick 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. Stamos 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Stamos's total volume across all insurers at roughly 100 to 130 procedures against the 38 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. Stamos's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Stamos's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 11 procedures in 2014 to 38 in the most recent data, a 245% increase over 10 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 38 procedures in 2024.
Which hospitals is Dr. Stamos affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Stamos is affiliated with Ocean University Medical Center, Jersey Shore University Medical Center.
How does Dr. Stamos compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Brick?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Brick, Dr. Stamos ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Stamos is among the highest-volume surgeons in Brick.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Stamos practices?
Ocean University Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Jersey Shore 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Brick, New Jersey
Dr. Stamos's 38 Medicare procedures are below the Brick average of 143. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Brick.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. David Rodricks | 210 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joseph Bogdan | 182 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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