Dr. Nicholas Dirig, DO

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Nicholas Dirig is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Carson City, Nevada. In 2023, Dr. Dirig performed 57 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#6 in Nevada) and 49 knee replacements (#13 in Nevada), for a combined total of 106 procedures. This volume reflects significant experience in joint replacement surgery in Nevada.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Hip Replacement
57 verified cases
#6 in Nevada
Knee Replacement
49 verified cases
#13 in Nevada

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Dirig

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (106 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Dirig, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 775-783-6190
973 Mica Drive
Carson City, NV 89705
NPI: 1801193883
Credentials: DO
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 15 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed DO
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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