Dr. Thomas Novack, M.D.
Contact & Location
973-754-2000
Paterson, NJ 07503
Voorhees, NJ 08043
Dr. Novack performs more knee replacement procedures than 32% of orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #94 of 140 ranked knee surgeons in New Jersey.
About Dr. Novack
Practice. Dr. Thomas Novack is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Paterson, New Jersey. The latest annual CMS data records 22 knee replacements and 21 hip replacements, 43 procedures in all. That is #94 in New Jersey for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2015.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2021 to 2024, 4 years. Volume rose from 31 procedures a year to 43, up 39%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 22 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 16 | 15 |
| 2022 | 18 | 37 |
| 2023 | 21 | 45 |
| 2024 | 21 | 22 |
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, 25% to 33% for hip 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. Novack Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Jersey state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Novack's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 4 years, increasing 39% from 31 procedures in 2021 to 43 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Novack
How does Dr. Novack's procedure volume compare to other New Jersey surgeons?
Dr. Novack has performed 43 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. Novack ranks #85 out of 184 orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Novack perform?
Dr. Novack's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (22 cases) and hip replacement (21 cases).
Where is Dr. Novack's practice located?
Dr. Novack practices in Paterson, New Jersey. The office is located at 703 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Novack for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Novack 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Novack's total volume across all insurers at roughly 140 to 180 procedures against the 43 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. Novack's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Novack's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 31 procedures in 2021 to 43 in the most recent data, a 39% increase over 4 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 66 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Novack perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Novack's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (22 cases), hip replacement (21 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Novack affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Novack is affiliated with West Jersey Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Novack practices?
West Jersey Hospital (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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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