Dr. Frank Femino, M.D.
Contact & Location
973-751-0111
Nutley, NJ 07110
Dr. Femino performs more knee replacement procedures than 47% of orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #74 of 140 ranked knee surgeons in New Jersey.
About Dr. Femino
Dr. Frank Femino is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Nutley, New Jersey. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Femino performed 32 Medicare-verified knee replacements in the latest annual CMS data, ranking #74 in New Jersey.
In New Jersey, Dr. Femino performs below the state average in knee (32 vs 54).
Dr. Femino's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 32 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Dr. Femino is the only orthopedic surgeon in Nutley represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Femino's Medicare data spans 12 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 89 procedures in 2016 before settling at 32 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Femino's 32 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,612 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 32 | 47 |
| 2014 | 23 | 42 |
| 2015 | 23 | 57 |
| 2016 | 31 | 58 |
| 2017 | 27 | 61 |
| 2018 | 13 | 47 |
| 2019 | 22 | 29 |
| 2020 | 15 | 20 |
| 2021 | 12 | 47 |
| 2022 | 0 | 28 |
| 2023 | 0 | 38 |
| 2024 | 0 | 32 |
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. 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. Femino Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Jersey state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Femino's recorded volume peaked at 89 procedures in 2016 and stood at 32 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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. Femino
How does Dr. Femino's procedure volume compare to other New Jersey surgeons?
Dr. Femino has performed 32 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. Femino ranks #114 out of 184 orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Femino perform?
Dr. Femino's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 32 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Femino's practice located?
Dr. Femino practices in Nutley, New Jersey. The office is located at 45 Franklin Ave, Nutley, NJ 07110. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Femino for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Femino 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, which puts Dr. Femino's total volume across all insurers at roughly 110 to 140 procedures against the 32 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. Femino's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Femino's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 89 procedures in 2016 and was 32 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Which hospitals is Dr. Femino affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Femino is affiliated with Clara Maass Medical Center, St Joseph'S University Medical Center Inc, Hackensack University Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Femino practices?
Clara Maass Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); St Joseph'S University Medical Center Inc (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Hackensack University Medical Center (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.
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