Dr. Mina Abdelshahed, M.D.
Contact & Location
908-486-1111
Linden, NJ 07036
Dr. Abdelshahed performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 29% of orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #29 of 41 ranked shoulder surgeons in New Jersey.
About Dr. Abdelshahed
Practice. Dr. Mina Abdelshahed is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Linden, New Jersey. The latest annual CMS data records 16 shoulder replacements. That is #29 in New Jersey for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2010.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2017 to 2024, 7 years. Volume rose from 12 procedures a year to 16, up 33%.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 16 procedures is below the national average of 29. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Linden has 3 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 16 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Abdelshahed Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Jersey state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Abdelshahed's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 7 years, increasing 33% from 12 procedures in 2017 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Shoulder Replacement
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Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Abdelshahed
How does Dr. Abdelshahed's procedure volume compare to other New Jersey surgeons?
Dr. Abdelshahed 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. Abdelshahed ranks #154 out of 184 orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Abdelshahed perform?
Dr. Abdelshahed's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder 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. Abdelshahed in Linden?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Linden 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. Abdelshahed 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Abdelshahed's total volume across all insurers at roughly 40 to 60 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. Abdelshahed's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Abdelshahed's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 12 procedures in 2017 to 16 in the most recent data, a 33% increase over 7 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 20 procedures in 2023.
Which hospitals is Dr. Abdelshahed affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Abdelshahed is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway, Trinitas Regional Medical Center, St Joseph'S University Medical Center Inc, Jfk University Medical Center.
How does Dr. Abdelshahed compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Linden?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Linden, Dr. Abdelshahed ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Abdelshahed is among the highest-volume surgeons in Linden.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Abdelshahed practices?
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Trinitas Regional 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Linden, New Jersey
Dr. Abdelshahed's 16 Medicare procedures are below the Linden average of 24. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Linden.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Mark Ghobrial | 30 | Knee |
| Dr. David Rojer | 25 | Hip, Knee |
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