Knee
Dr. Frank Femino, M.D.
Dr. Frank Femino is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Nutley, New Jersey. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Femino has performed 38 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #64 in New Jersey.
In New Jersey, Dr. Femino performs below average in knee (38 vs 53 avg).
Dr. Femino's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 38 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 11 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 89 procedures in 2016 before settling at 38 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Femino's 38 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
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. Femino Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Jersey state average.
Contact & Location
Nutley, NJ 07110
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Femino's recorded volume peaked at 89 procedures in 2016 and stood at 38 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 38 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. Femino ranks #100 out of 182 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 38 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 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. Femino's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 38 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Femino's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Femino's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 89 procedures in 2016 and was 38 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.
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). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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