Dr. Peter Blank, D.O.
Contact & Location
908-340-4266
Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Dr. Blank performs more knee replacement procedures than 65% of orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #49 of 140 ranked knee surgeons in New Jersey.
About Dr. Blank
Practice. Dr. Peter Blank is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. The latest annual CMS data records 55 knee replacements. That is #49 in New Jersey for knee replacement. Dr. Blank also holds credentials in Sports Medicine.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 31 procedures a year to 55, up 77%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 55 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 16 | 15 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 12 | 0 |
| 2015 | 16 | 24 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 29 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 21 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 18 | 12 |
| 2019 | 19 | 14 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| 2021 | 18 | 27 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 74 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 55 | 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. Blank Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Jersey state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Blank's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 77% from 31 procedures in 2013 to 55 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 Knee Replacement
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Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Blank
How does Dr. Blank's procedure volume compare to other New Jersey surgeons?
Dr. Blank has performed 55 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. Blank ranks #74 out of 184 orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Blank perform?
Dr. Blank's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 55 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Blank's practice located?
Dr. Blank practices in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. The office is located at 150 N Finley Ave, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Blank for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Blank 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. Blank's total volume across all insurers at roughly 200 to 240 procedures against the 55 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. Blank's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Blank's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 31 procedures in 2013 to 55 in the most recent data, a 77% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 74 procedures in 2023.
Which hospitals is Dr. Blank affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Blank is affiliated with Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, Hunterdon Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Blank practices?
Morristown Medical Center (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Overlook Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Hunterdon Medical Center (4 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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