Dr. Andrew Wickline, MD
Dr. Andrew Wickline is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in New Hartford, New York. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. Wickline has performed 127 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#17 in New York) and 69 hip replacements, for a combined total of 196 procedures.
In New York, Dr. Wickline performs well above average in knee (127 vs 45 avg), above average in hip (69 vs 42 avg).
Dr. Wickline's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (127 cases) and hip replacements (69 cases).
Dr. Wickline is the only orthopedic surgeon in New Hartford represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Wickline's Medicare data spans 11 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 281 procedures in 2016 before settling at 196 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Wickline's 127 verified procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
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. Wickline Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York state average.
Contact & Location
New Hartford, NY 13413
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Wickline's recorded volume peaked at 281 procedures in 2016 and stood at 196 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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. Wickline
How does Dr. Wickline's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. Wickline has performed 196 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the New York average of 67 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Wickline ranks #23 out of 338 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Wickline perform?
Dr. Wickline's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (127 cases) and hip replacement (69 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Wickline with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Wickline ranks #17 in New York for knee replacement with 127 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 338 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Wickline's practice located?
Dr. Wickline practices in New Hartford, New York. The office is located at 4401 Middle Settlement Rd, New Hartford, NY 13413. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Wickline for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Wickline 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. Wickline's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 196 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Wickline's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Wickline's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 281 procedures in 2016 and was 196 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Does Dr. Wickline perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Wickline's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (127 cases), hip replacement (69 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Wickline affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Wickline is affiliated with Wynn Hospital, Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital, Lewis County General Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Wickline practices?
Wynn Hospital (1 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital (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.
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