Dr. Fred McAlpin, DO
Contact & Location
856-690-1616
Vineland, NJ 08360
Dr. McAlpin performs more knee replacement procedures than 18% of orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #114 of 140 ranked knee surgeons in New Jersey.
About Dr. McAlpin
Dr. Fred McAlpin is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Vineland, New Jersey. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. McAlpin performed 16 Medicare-verified knee replacements in the latest annual CMS data, ranking #114 in New Jersey.
In New Jersey, Dr. McAlpin performs below the state average in knee (16 vs 54).
Dr. McAlpin's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 16 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.
Vineland is home to 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Vineland area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. McAlpin extend back to 2013, covering 10 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 12 to 16 in the most recent data, a 33% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. McAlpin's 16 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 | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 15 | 0 |
| 2016 | 17 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 14 | 11 |
| 2022 | 25 | 0 |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | 0 |
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. McAlpin Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Jersey state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. McAlpin's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 10 years, increasing 33% from 12 procedures in 2013 to 16 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. McAlpin
How does Dr. McAlpin's procedure volume compare to other New Jersey surgeons?
Dr. McAlpin has performed 16 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. McAlpin ranks #152 out of 184 orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. McAlpin perform?
Dr. McAlpin's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 16 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. McAlpin in Vineland?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Vineland 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. McAlpin 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. McAlpin's total volume across all insurers at roughly 60 to 70 procedures against the 16 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. McAlpin's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. McAlpin's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 12 procedures in 2013 to 16 in the most recent data, a 33% increase over 10 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 25 procedures in 2021.
Which hospitals is Dr. McAlpin affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. McAlpin is affiliated with Inspira Medical Center Vineland, Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill.
How does Dr. McAlpin compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Vineland?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Vineland, Dr. McAlpin ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Vineland has 79 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. McAlpin practices?
Inspira Medical Center Vineland (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Vineland, New Jersey
Dr. McAlpin's 16 Medicare procedures are below the Vineland average of 61. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Vineland.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Eddie Wu | 79 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Eric Buxbaum | 75 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jason Mora | 70 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Catalano | 66 | Knee |
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