Dr. Alberto Carli, M.D.
Contact & Location
New York, NY 10021
Dr. Alberto Carli is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in New York, New York. A Medicare provider since 2014, Dr. Carli has performed 155 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#11 in New York) and 70 hip replacements, for a combined total of 225 procedures.
In New York, Dr. Carli performs well above average in knee (155 vs 47 avg), above average in hip (70 vs 42 avg).
Dr. Carli's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (155 cases) and hip replacements (70 cases).
New York is home to 84 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the New York area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs. Dr. Carli also maintains hospital privileges in NY and NJ, indicating a regional practice that extends beyond New York.
Medicare records for Dr. Carli extend back to 2018, covering 7 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 30 to 225 in the most recent data, a 650% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Carli's 155 verified procedures is more than 3x the national average of 45, ranking #154 nationally.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Carli Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Carli's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 7 years, increasing 650% from 30 procedures in 2018 to 225 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. Carli
How does Dr. Carli's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. Carli has performed 225 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 3x the New York average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Carli ranks #14 out of 334 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Carli perform?
Dr. Carli's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (155 cases) and hip replacement (70 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Carli with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Carli ranks #11 in New York for knee replacement with 155 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 334 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Carli in New York?
Yes. There are 84 orthopedic surgeons in New York 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. Carli 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. Carli's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 225 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Carli's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Carli's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 30 procedures in 2018 to 225 in the most recent data, a 650% increase over 7 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 235 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Carli perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Carli's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (155 cases), hip replacement (70 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Carli affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Carli is affiliated with Hospital For Special Surgery, Valley Hospital, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway. Dr. Carli maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Carli compare to other orthopedic surgeons in New York?
Among the 84 orthopedic surgeons in New York, Dr. Carli ranks #7 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in New York has 343 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Carli practices?
Hospital For Special Surgery (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Valley Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital At Rahway (3 out of 5 CMS stars, 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 New York, New York
Dr. Carli's 225 Medicare procedures are below the New York average of 291. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in New York.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Brian Chalmers | 343 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jason Blevins | 322 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Eytan Debbi | 322 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Amar Ranawat | 318 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Geoffrey Westrich | 276 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Elizabeth Gausden | 229 | Hip, Knee |
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