Knee
Dr. David Yasgur, MD
Dr. David Yasgur is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Katonah, New York. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Yasgur has performed 18 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #206 in New York.
In New York, Dr. Yasgur performs below average in knee (18 vs 45 avg).
Dr. Yasgur's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 18 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. Yasgur is the only orthopedic surgeon in Katonah represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Yasgur's Medicare data spans 11 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 66 procedures in 2014 before settling at 18 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Yasgur's 18 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Yasgur Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York state average.
Contact & Location
Katonah, NY 10536
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Yasgur's recorded volume peaked at 66 procedures in 2014 and stood at 18 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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Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Yasgur
How does Dr. Yasgur's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. Yasgur has performed 18 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The New York average is 67 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Yasgur ranks #270 out of 338 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Yasgur perform?
Dr. Yasgur's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 18 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Yasgur's practice located?
Dr. Yasgur practices in Katonah, New York. The office is located at 111 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY 10536. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Yasgur for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Yasgur 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. Yasgur's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 18 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Yasgur's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Yasgur's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 66 procedures in 2014 and was 18 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. Yasgur affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Yasgur is affiliated with Northern Westchester Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Yasgur practices?
Northern Westchester 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.
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