Contact & Location
716-636-1470
East Amherst, NY 14051
Dr. Miller performs more knee replacement procedures than 66% of orthopedic surgeons in New York, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #91 of 269 ranked knee surgeons in New York.
About Dr. Miller
Practice. Dr. David Miller is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in East Amherst, New York. The latest annual CMS data records 44 knee replacements. That is #91 in New York for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume has held between 44 and 72 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 44 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. East Amherst has 2 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 17 | 30 |
| 2014 | 15 | 31 |
| 2015 | 11 | 33 |
| 2016 | 27 | 40 |
| 2017 | 28 | 42 |
| 2018 | 18 | 34 |
| 2019 | 25 | 47 |
| 2020 | 25 | 36 |
| 2021 | 21 | 33 |
| 2022 | 19 | 39 |
| 2023 | 17 | 40 |
| 2024 | 0 | 44 |
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. Miller Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Miller's procedure volume has been consistent across 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 44 to 72 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Miller
How does Dr. Miller's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. Miller has performed 44 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. Miller ranks #176 out of 334 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Miller perform?
Dr. Miller's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 44 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Miller in East Amherst?
Yes. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons in East Amherst in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all New York surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Miller 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. Miller's total volume across all insurers at roughly 160 to 190 procedures against the 44 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. Miller's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Miller's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 44 to 72 procedures per year between 2013 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in East Amherst, New York
Dr. Miller's 44 Medicare procedures are above the East Amherst average of 42. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in East Amherst.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Matthew Zinno | 39 | Knee, Shoulder |
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