Dr. Daniel Alexander, M.D.
Contact & Location
315-252-7559
Auburn, NY 13021
Dr. Alexander performs more knee replacement procedures than 9% of orthopedic surgeons in New York, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #244 of 269 ranked knee surgeons in New York.
About Dr. Alexander
Practice. Dr. Daniel Alexander is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Auburn, New York. The latest annual CMS data records 13 knee replacements and 12 hip replacements, 25 procedures in all. That is #244 in New York for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 11 years. Volume peaked at 49 in 2017 and stands at 25 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 13 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 23 |
| 2014 | 0 | 14 |
| 2015 | 0 | 29 |
| 2016 | 12 | 33 |
| 2017 | 17 | 32 |
| 2018 | 0 | 20 |
| 2019 | 0 | 18 |
| 2020 | 0 | 20 |
| 2021 | 11 | 18 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 17 |
| 2024 | 12 | 13 |
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. Alexander Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Alexander's recorded volume peaked at 49 procedures in 2017 and stood at 25 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Alexander
How does Dr. Alexander's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. Alexander has performed 25 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. Alexander ranks #244 out of 334 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Alexander perform?
Dr. Alexander's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (13 cases) and hip replacement (12 cases).
Where is Dr. Alexander's practice located?
Dr. Alexander practices in Auburn, New York. The office is located at 77 Nelson St, Auburn, NY 13021. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Alexander for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Alexander 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. Alexander's total volume across all insurers at roughly 80 to 100 procedures against the 25 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. Alexander's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Alexander's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 49 procedures in 2017 and was 25 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. Alexander perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Alexander's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (13 cases), hip replacement (12 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Alexander affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Alexander is affiliated with Auburn Community Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Alexander practices?
Auburn Community Hospital (2 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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