Dr. Anthony Cappellino, MD
Contact & Location
West Babylon, NY 11704
Dr. Anthony Cappellino is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in West Babylon, New York. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Cappellino has completed 51 knee replacements (#80 in New York), 35 hip replacements, and 25 shoulder replacements, totaling 111 Medicare-verified procedures.
In New York, Dr. Cappellino performs near average in knee (51 vs 47 avg), near average in hip (35 vs 42 avg), near average in shoulder (25 vs 29 avg).
Dr. Cappellino performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (51 cases), followed by hip replacements (35) and shoulder replacements (25).
Beyond general orthopedic surgery, Dr. Cappellino holds additional credentials in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Medicine and Sports Medicine, reflecting subspecialty training that may benefit patients with complex joint conditions.
Dr. Cappellino is the only orthopedic surgeon in West Babylon represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Cappellino extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 45 to 111 in the most recent data, a 147% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Cappellino's 51 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
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. Cappellino Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Cappellino's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 147% from 45 procedures in 2013 to 111 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. Cappellino
How does Dr. Cappellino's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. Cappellino has performed 111 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the New York average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Cappellino ranks #65 out of 334 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Cappellino perform?
Dr. Cappellino performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (51 cases), hip replacement (35 cases), shoulder replacement (25 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Where is Dr. Cappellino's practice located?
Dr. Cappellino practices in West Babylon, New York. The office is located at 60 Fleets Point Dr Ste 1, West Babylon, NY 11704. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Cappellino for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Cappellino 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. Cappellino's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 111 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Cappellino's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Cappellino's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 45 procedures in 2013 to 111 in the most recent data, a 147% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 111 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Cappellino perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Cappellino's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (51 cases), hip replacement (35 cases), shoulder replacement (25 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Cappellino among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Cappellino affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Cappellino is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, St Charles Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Cappellino practices?
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); St Charles Hospital (4 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.
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