Dr. Michael Duch, M.D.
Dr. Michael Duch is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Mercerville, New Jersey. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. Duch has performed 16 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#120 in New Jersey) and 13 hip replacements, for a combined total of 29 procedures.
In New Jersey, Dr. Duch performs below average in knee (16 vs 53 avg), below average in hip (13 vs 42 avg).
Dr. Duch's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (16 cases) and hip replacements (13 cases).
Dr. Duch is the only orthopedic surgeon in Mercerville represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Duch's Medicare record spans 11 years from 2013 through 2023. Procedure volume has remained consistent during that period, ranging from 13 to 48 procedures per year, reflecting a steady joint replacement practice.
Dr. Duch's 16 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. Duch Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Jersey state average.
Contact & Location
Mercerville, NJ 08619
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Duch's procedure volume has been consistent across 11 years of Medicare data, ranging from 13 to 48 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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. Duch
How does Dr. Duch's procedure volume compare to other New Jersey surgeons?
Dr. Duch has performed 29 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. Duch ranks #113 out of 182 orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Duch perform?
Dr. Duch's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (16 cases) and hip replacement (13 cases).
Where is Dr. Duch's practice located?
Dr. Duch practices in Mercerville, New Jersey. The office is located at 1225 Whitehorse Mercerville Rd, Mercerville, NJ 08619. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Duch for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Duch 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. Duch's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 29 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Duch's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Duch's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 11 years of Medicare data, ranging from 13 to 48 procedures per year between 2013 and 2023. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Does Dr. Duch perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Duch's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (16 cases), hip replacement (13 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Duch affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Duch is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton, Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Duch practices?
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center (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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