Dr. Efrain Paz, DO
Dr. Efrain Paz is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Burlington, New Jersey. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Paz has performed 16 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#118 in New Jersey) and 13 hip replacements, for a combined total of 29 procedures.
In New Jersey, Dr. Paz performs below average in knee (16 vs 53 avg), below average in hip (13 vs 42 avg).
Dr. Paz's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (16 cases) and hip replacements (13 cases).
Burlington is home to 2 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Burlington area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Paz extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 16 to 29 in the most recent data, a 81% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Paz's 16 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. Paz Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Jersey state average.
Contact & Location
Burlington, NJ 08016
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Paz's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 81% from 16 procedures in 2013 to 29 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. Paz
How does Dr. Paz's procedure volume compare to other New Jersey surgeons?
Dr. Paz has performed 29 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. Paz ranks #112 out of 182 orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Paz perform?
Dr. Paz's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (16 cases) and hip replacement (13 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Paz in Burlington?
Yes. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons in Burlington 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. Paz 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. Paz's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 29 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Paz's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Paz's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 16 procedures in 2013 to 29 in the most recent data, a 81% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 37 procedures in 2021.
Does Dr. Paz perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Paz's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (16 cases), hip replacement (13 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Paz affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Paz is affiliated with Virtua Willingboro Hospital, Virtua Mount Holly Hospital, West Jersey Hospital, Virtua Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Paz practices?
Virtua Willingboro Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars); Virtua Mount Holly Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); West Jersey 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Burlington, New Jersey
Dr. Paz's 29 Medicare procedures are above the Burlington average of 20. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Burlington.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Sean Mc Millan | 11 | Knee |
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