Dr. Hope Thalody
Dr. Hope Thalody is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Egg Harbor Twp, New Jersey. A Medicare provider since 2018, Dr. Thalody has performed 37 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#66 in New Jersey) and 18 hip replacements, for a combined total of 55 procedures.
In New Jersey, Dr. Thalody performs below average in knee (37 vs 53 avg), below average in hip (18 vs 42 avg).
Dr. Thalody's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (37 cases) and hip replacements (18 cases).
Dr. Thalody is the only orthopedic surgeon in Egg Harbor Twp represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Thalody first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Thalody's 37 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. Thalody Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Jersey state average.
Contact & Location
Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Thalody
How does Dr. Thalody's procedure volume compare to other New Jersey surgeons?
Dr. Thalody has performed 55 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. Thalody ranks #70 out of 182 orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Thalody perform?
Dr. Thalody's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (37 cases) and hip replacement (18 cases).
Where is Dr. Thalody's practice located?
Dr. Thalody practices in Egg Harbor Twp, New Jersey. The office is located at 2500 English Creek Ave, Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Thalody for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Thalody 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. Thalody's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 55 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Thalody perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Thalody's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (37 cases), hip replacement (18 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Thalody affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Thalody is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital, St Luke'S Hospital Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton, St Luke'S Miners Memorial Hospital. Dr. Thalody maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Thalody practices?
Lehigh Valley Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); St Luke'S Hospital Bethlehem (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton (1 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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