Dr. Claudette Lajam, M.D.
Contact & Location
Rego Park, NY 11374
Dr. Claudette Lajam is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Rego Park, New York. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Lajam has performed 30 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#132 in New York) and 22 hip replacements, for a combined total of 52 procedures.
In New York, Dr. Lajam performs below average in knee (30 vs 47 avg), below average in hip (22 vs 42 avg).
Dr. Lajam's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (30 cases) and hip replacements (22 cases).
Dr. Lajam is the only orthopedic surgeon in Rego Park 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. Lajam extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 15 to 52 in the most recent data, a 247% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Lajam's 30 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Lajam Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Lajam's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 247% from 15 procedures in 2013 to 52 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Lajam
How does Dr. Lajam's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. Lajam has performed 52 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. Lajam ranks #143 out of 334 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Lajam perform?
Dr. Lajam's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (30 cases) and hip replacement (22 cases).
Where is Dr. Lajam's practice located?
Dr. Lajam practices in Rego Park, New York. The office is located at 9785 Queens Blvd, Rego Park, NY 11374. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Lajam for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Lajam 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. Lajam's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 52 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Lajam's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Lajam's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 15 procedures in 2013 to 52 in the most recent data, a 247% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 59 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Lajam perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Lajam's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (30 cases), hip replacement (22 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Lajam affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Lajam is affiliated with Nyu Langone Hospitals.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Lajam practices?
Nyu Langone Hospitals (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate better than national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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