Dr. Aadit Shah, MD
Dr. Aadit Shah is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Stony Brook, New York. A Medicare provider since 2018, Dr. Shah has performed 26 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#119 in New York) and 23 knee replacements, for a combined total of 49 procedures.
In New York, Dr. Shah performs below average in hip (26 vs 42 avg), below average in knee (23 vs 45 avg).
Dr. Shah's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (26 cases) and knee replacements (23 cases).
Stony Brook is home to 2 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Stony Brook area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Shah first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Shah's 26 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,526 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. Shah Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York state average.
Contact & Location
Stony Brook, NY 11794
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Shah
How does Dr. Shah's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. Shah has performed 49 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The New York average is 67 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Shah ranks #153 out of 338 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Shah perform?
Dr. Shah's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (26 cases) and knee replacement (23 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Shah in Stony Brook?
Yes. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons in Stony Brook 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 York surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Shah 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. Shah's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 49 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Shah perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Shah's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (26 cases), knee replacement (23 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Shah affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Shah is affiliated with Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, Henry County Health Center. Dr. Shah maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Shah practices?
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Henry County Health Center (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Stony Brook, New York
Dr. Shah's 49 Medicare procedures are above the Stony Brook average of 46. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Stony Brook.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Seth Korbin | 43 | Hip, Knee |
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