Dr. Alexander MacFarlane, M.D.
Contact & Location
716-204-1101
Williamsville, NY 14221
Dr. MacFarlane performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 36% of orthopedic surgeons in New York, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #46 of 73 ranked shoulder surgeons in New York.
About Dr. MacFarlane
Practice. Dr. Alexander MacFarlane is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Williamsville, New York. The latest annual CMS data records 17 shoulder replacements. That is #46 in New York for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2019.
Trend. Dr. MacFarlane first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 17 procedures is below the national average of 29. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Williamsville has 6 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. MacFarlane also holds hospital privileges in NY and FL, a practice that extends beyond New York.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 17 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. MacFarlane Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York state average.
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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Shoulder Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. MacFarlane
How does Dr. MacFarlane's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. MacFarlane has performed 17 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The New York average is 69 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. MacFarlane ranks #284 out of 334 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. MacFarlane perform?
Dr. MacFarlane's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 17 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. MacFarlane in Williamsville?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in Williamsville 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. MacFarlane 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. MacFarlane's total volume across all insurers at roughly 50 to 60 procedures against the 17 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. MacFarlane affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. MacFarlane is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo, Sisters Of Charity Hospital, Adventhealth Carrollwood. Dr. MacFarlane maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. MacFarlane compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Williamsville?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in Williamsville, Dr. MacFarlane ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Williamsville has 24 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. MacFarlane practices?
Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Sisters Of Charity Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Adventhealth Carrollwood (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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Williamsville, New York
Dr. MacFarlane's 17 Medicare procedures are at the Williamsville average of 17. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Williamsville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Matthew Cavagnaro | 24 | Knee |
| Dr. Keith Stube | 19 | Knee |
| Dr. Michael Parentis | 19 | Knee |
| Dr. Paul Lapoint | 13 | Knee |
| Dr. Paul Mason | 12 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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