Dr. Casey O'connor, M.D.
Contact & Location
518-631-3286
Albany, NY 12206
Cohoes, NY 12047
Dr. O'connor performs more knee replacement procedures than 38% of orthopedic surgeons in New York, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #166 of 269 ranked knee surgeons in New York.
About Dr. O'connor
Practice. Dr. Casey O'connor is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Albany, New York. The latest annual CMS data records 24 knee replacements and 20 hip replacements, 44 procedures in all. That is #166 in New York for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2017.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2022 to 2024, 3 years. Volume peaked at 86 in 2023 and stands at 44 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 24 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Albany has 12 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. O'connor also holds hospital privileges in NY and NC, a practice that extends beyond New York.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 19 | 32 |
| 2023 | 27 | 59 |
| 2024 | 20 | 24 |
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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip 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. O'connor Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. O'connor's recorded volume peaked at 86 procedures in 2023 and stood at 44 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. O'connor
How does Dr. O'connor's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. O'connor has performed 44 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. O'connor ranks #172 out of 334 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. O'connor perform?
Dr. O'connor's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (24 cases) and hip replacement (20 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. O'connor in Albany?
Yes. There are 12 orthopedic surgeons in Albany 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. O'connor 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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. O'connor's total volume across all insurers at roughly 150 to 180 procedures against the 44 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.
Has Dr. O'connor's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. O'connor's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 86 procedures in 2023 and was 44 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. O'connor perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. O'connor's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (24 cases), hip replacement (20 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. O'connor affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. O'connor is affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital, St Peter'S Hospital, Samaritan Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, Novant Health Matthews Medical Center. Dr. O'connor maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. O'connor compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Albany?
Among the 12 orthopedic surgeons in Albany, Dr. O'connor ranks #8 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Albany has 191 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. O'connor practices?
Albany Medical Center Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); St Peter'S Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Samaritan 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Albany, New York
Dr. O'connor's 44 Medicare procedures are below the Albany average of 122. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Albany.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jared Roberts | 191 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Frederick Fletcher | 153 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Frank Congiusta | 143 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. J. David Abraham | 131 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert O'leary | 103 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Richard Katz | 89 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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