Knee
Dr. Jeffrey Charen, MD
Dr. Jeffrey Charen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Edison, New Jersey. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. Charen has performed 12 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #137 in New Jersey.
In New Jersey, Dr. Charen performs below average in knee (12 vs 53 avg).
Dr. Charen's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 12 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.
Edison is home to 4 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Edison area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Charen first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Charen's 12 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. Charen Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Jersey state average.
Contact & Location
Edison, NJ 08837
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. Charen
How does Dr. Charen's procedure volume compare to other New Jersey surgeons?
Dr. Charen has performed 12 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. Charen ranks #171 out of 182 orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Charen perform?
Dr. Charen's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 12 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Charen in Edison?
Yes. There are 4 orthopedic surgeons in Edison 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. Charen 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. Charen's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 12 procedures shown here.
Which hospitals is Dr. Charen affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Charen is affiliated with Jfk University Medical Center.
How does Dr. Charen compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Edison?
Among the 4 orthopedic surgeons in Edison, Dr. Charen ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Edison has 22 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Charen practices?
Jfk University Medical Center (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 Edison, New Jersey
Dr. Charen's 12 Medicare procedures are below the Edison average of 16. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Edison.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Alexander Russoniello | 22 | Knee |
| Dr. Nicholas Phillips | 16 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Todd Ryan | 12 | Hip |
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