Dr. Claudette Lajam is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Rego Park, New York. In 2023, Dr. Lajam performed 33 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#94 in New York) and 26 knee replacements, for a combined total of 59 procedures.
Dr. Lajam's 59 Medicare procedures are near the New York median of 44. The state has 338 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Medicare fee-for-service data captures roughly 33–37% of all joint replacements, so total surgical volume is likely higher.
Dr. Lajam's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (33 cases) and knee replacements (26 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.
Verified Medicare Cases (2023)
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.
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Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2023)
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Lajam
How does Dr. Lajam's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
In 2023, Dr. Lajam performed 59 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the New York average of 67 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Lajam ranks #129 out of 338 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Lajam perform?
Dr. Lajam's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (33 cases) and knee replacement (26 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 Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data for 2023, 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 59 procedures shown here.
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