Dr. David Klein, D.O.
Dr. David Klein is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bedminster, New Jersey. A Medicare provider since 2013, Dr. Klein has completed 19 knee replacements (#101 in New Jersey), 19 shoulder replacements, and 12 hip replacements, totaling 50 Medicare-verified procedures.
In New Jersey, Dr. Klein performs below average in knee (19 vs 53 avg), below average in shoulder (19 vs 28 avg), below average in hip (12 vs 42 avg).
Dr. Klein performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (19 cases), followed by shoulder replacements (19) and hip replacements (12).
Dr. Klein is the only orthopedic surgeon in Bedminster 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. Klein extend back to 2021, covering 3 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 11 to 50 in the most recent data, a 355% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Klein's 19 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Klein Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Jersey state average.
Contact & Location
Bedminster, NJ 07921
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Klein's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 3 years, increasing 355% from 11 procedures in 2021 to 50 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. Klein
How does Dr. Klein's procedure volume compare to other New Jersey surgeons?
Dr. Klein has performed 50 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The New Jersey average is 71 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Klein ranks #77 out of 182 orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Klein perform?
Dr. Klein performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (19 cases), shoulder replacement (19 cases), hip replacement (12 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Where is Dr. Klein's practice located?
Dr. Klein practices in Bedminster, New Jersey. The office is located at 1590 Route 206 North, Bedminster, NJ 07921. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Klein for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Klein 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. Klein's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 50 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Klein's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Klein's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 11 procedures in 2021 to 50 in the most recent data, a 355% increase over 3 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 50 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Klein perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Klein's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (19 cases), shoulder replacement (19 cases), hip replacement (12 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Klein among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Klein affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Klein is affiliated with Morristown Medical Center, Saint Clare'S Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Klein practices?
Morristown Medical Center (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Saint Clare'S Hospital (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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