Dr. Christopher Gorczynski, M.D.
Contact & Location
518-828-7644
Hudson, NY 12534
Dr. Gorczynski performs more knee replacement procedures than 68% of orthopedic surgeons in New York, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #84 of 269 ranked knee surgeons in New York.
About Dr. Gorczynski
Practice. Dr. Christopher Gorczynski is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Hudson, New York. The latest annual CMS data records 48 knee replacements, 26 hip replacements, and 12 shoulder replacements, 86 procedures in all. That is #84 in New York for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 32 procedures a year to 86, up 169%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 48 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 17 | 15 | 0 |
| 2014 | 14 | 15 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| 2016 | 15 | 23 | 13 |
| 2017 | 11 | 31 | 0 |
| 2018 | 23 | 35 | 11 |
| 2019 | 22 | 46 | 12 |
| 2020 | 16 | 19 | 0 |
| 2021 | 27 | 31 | 12 |
| 2022 | 29 | 40 | 14 |
| 2023 | 18 | 34 | 15 |
| 2024 | 26 | 48 | 12 |
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, 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. Gorczynski Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Gorczynski's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 169% from 32 procedures in 2013 to 86 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. Gorczynski
How does Dr. Gorczynski's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. Gorczynski has performed 86 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the New York average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Gorczynski ranks #87 out of 334 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Gorczynski perform?
Dr. Gorczynski performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (48 cases), hip replacement (26 cases), shoulder replacement (12 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Where is Dr. Gorczynski's practice located?
Dr. Gorczynski practices in Hudson, New York. The office is located at 23 Fish And Game Rd, Hudson, NY 12534. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Gorczynski for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Gorczynski 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Gorczynski's total volume across all insurers at roughly 280 to 350 procedures against the 86 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. Gorczynski's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Gorczynski's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 32 procedures in 2013 to 86 in the most recent data, a 169% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 86 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Gorczynski perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Gorczynski's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (48 cases), hip replacement (26 cases), shoulder replacement (12 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Gorczynski among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Gorczynski affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Gorczynski is affiliated with Columbia Memorial Hospital, Northern Dutchess Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Gorczynski practices?
Columbia Memorial Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Northern Dutchess 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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