Dr. Ajit Deshmukh, MD
Dr. Ajit Deshmukh is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Laurelton, New York. A Medicare provider since 2010, Dr. Deshmukh has performed 27 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#149 in New York) and 12 hip replacements, for a combined total of 39 procedures.
In New York, Dr. Deshmukh performs below average in knee (27 vs 45 avg), below average in hip (12 vs 42 avg).
Dr. Deshmukh's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (27 cases) and hip replacements (12 cases).
Dr. Deshmukh is the only orthopedic surgeon in Laurelton represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Deshmukh first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Deshmukh's 27 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 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. Deshmukh Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York state average.
Contact & Location
Laurelton, NY 11413
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Deshmukh has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Deshmukh
How does Dr. Deshmukh's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. Deshmukh has performed 39 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. Deshmukh ranks #189 out of 338 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Deshmukh perform?
Dr. Deshmukh's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (27 cases) and hip replacement (12 cases).
Where is Dr. Deshmukh's practice located?
Dr. Deshmukh practices in Laurelton, New York. The office is located at 22414 Merrick Blvd, Laurelton, NY 11413. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Deshmukh for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Deshmukh 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. Deshmukh's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 39 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Deshmukh perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Deshmukh's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (27 cases), hip replacement (12 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Deshmukh affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Deshmukh is affiliated with Nyu Langone Hospitals.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Deshmukh practices?
Nyu Langone Hospitals (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate better than national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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