Dr. David Lent, M.D.
Contact & Location
914-476-4343
Yonkers, NY 10701
Dr. Lent performs more knee replacement procedures than 14% of orthopedic surgeons in New York, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #230 of 269 ranked knee surgeons in New York.
About Dr. Lent
Dr. David Lent is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Yonkers, New York. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Lent performed 16 Medicare-verified knee replacements in the latest annual CMS data, ranking #230 in New York.
In New York, Dr. Lent performs below the state average in knee (16 vs 47).
Dr. Lent's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 16 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Dr. Lent is the only orthopedic surgeon in Yonkers represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Lent's Medicare data spans 10 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 46 procedures in 2018 before settling at 16 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Lent's 16 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,612 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 19 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 29 |
| 2017 | 15 | 29 |
| 2018 | 18 | 28 |
| 2019 | 17 | 23 |
| 2020 | 0 | 17 |
| 2021 | 0 | 15 |
| 2022 | 16 | 18 |
| 2023 | 11 | 18 |
| 2024 | 0 | 16 |
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. 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. Lent Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Lent's recorded volume peaked at 46 procedures in 2018 and stood at 16 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. Lent
How does Dr. Lent's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. Lent has performed 16 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. Lent ranks #289 out of 334 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Lent perform?
Dr. Lent's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 16 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Lent's practice located?
Dr. Lent practices in Yonkers, New York. The office is located at 970 N Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Lent for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Lent 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, which puts Dr. Lent's total volume across all insurers at roughly 60 to 70 procedures against the 16 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. Lent's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Lent's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 46 procedures in 2018 and was 16 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Lent affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Lent is affiliated with St Joseph'S Medical Center, St John'S Riverside Hospital, New York-Presbyterian Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Lent practices?
St Joseph'S Medical Center (1 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); St John'S Riverside Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); New York-Presbyterian Hospital (5 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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