Dr. David Levine, D.O.
Contact & Location
973-625-5700
Rockaway, NJ 07866
Dr. Levine performs more knee replacement procedures than 65% of orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #48 of 140 ranked knee surgeons in New Jersey.
About Dr. Levine
Practice. Dr. David Levine is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Rockaway, New Jersey. The latest annual CMS data records 55 knee replacements and 27 hip replacements, 82 procedures in all. That is #48 in New Jersey for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2012.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2017 to 2024, 8 years. Volume rose from 16 procedures a year to 82, up 413%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 55 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 16 |
| 2018 | 18 | 29 |
| 2019 | 0 | 27 |
| 2020 | 0 | 21 |
| 2021 | 0 | 18 |
| 2022 | 0 | 35 |
| 2023 | 16 | 27 |
| 2024 | 27 | 55 |
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. Levine Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Jersey state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Levine's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 8 years, increasing 413% from 16 procedures in 2017 to 82 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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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. Levine
How does Dr. Levine's procedure volume compare to other New Jersey surgeons?
Dr. Levine has performed 82 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the New Jersey average of 72 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Levine ranks #49 out of 184 orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Levine perform?
Dr. Levine's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (55 cases) and hip replacement (27 cases).
Where is Dr. Levine's practice located?
Dr. Levine practices in Rockaway, New Jersey. The office is located at 333 Mount Hope Ave Ste 320, Rockaway, NJ 07866. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Levine for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Levine 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. Levine's total volume across all insurers at roughly 280 to 350 procedures against the 82 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. Levine's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Levine's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 16 procedures in 2017 to 82 in the most recent data, a 413% increase over 8 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 82 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Levine perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Levine's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (55 cases), hip replacement (27 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Levine affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Levine is affiliated with Morristown Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, St Joseph'S University Medical Center Inc, Hackettstown Medical Center, Chilton Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Levine practices?
Morristown Medical Center (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Newton Medical Center (4 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). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Patient Resources & Verification
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