Dr. Deidre Blake, M.D.
Contact & Location
607-272-7000
Ithaca, NY 14850
Dr. Blake performs more knee replacement procedures than 88% of orthopedic surgeons in New York, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #31 of 269 ranked knee surgeons in New York.
About Dr. Blake
Practice. Dr. Deidre Blake is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Ithaca, New York. The latest annual CMS data records 94 knee replacements and 72 hip replacements, 166 procedures in all. That is #31 in New York for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 11 years. Volume rose from 16 procedures a year to 166, up 938%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 94 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Local context. Ithaca has 3 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 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 16 |
| 2015 | 22 | 28 |
| 2016 | 30 | 50 |
| 2017 | 52 | 72 |
| 2018 | 50 | 94 |
| 2019 | 52 | 110 |
| 2020 | 56 | 84 |
| 2021 | 52 | 98 |
| 2022 | 74 | 117 |
| 2023 | 71 | 102 |
| 2024 | 72 | 94 |
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. Blake Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Blake's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 938% from 16 procedures in 2014 to 166 in the most recent data.
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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Medicare Coverage for Joint ReplacementWhat Medicare Part A and Part B cover for joint replacement surgery, including hospital stays, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and physical therapy.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after knee replacement surgery:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Blake
How does Dr. Blake's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. Blake has performed 166 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the New York average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Blake ranks #34 out of 334 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Blake perform?
Dr. Blake's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (94 cases) and hip replacement (72 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Blake in Ithaca?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Ithaca 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. Blake 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. Blake's total volume across all insurers at roughly 550 to 700 procedures against the 166 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. Blake's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Blake's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 16 procedures in 2014 to 166 in the most recent data, a 938% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 191 procedures in 2022.
Does Dr. Blake perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Blake's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (94 cases), hip replacement (72 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Blake affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Blake is affiliated with Cayuga Medical Center At Ithaca.
How does Dr. Blake compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Ithaca?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Ithaca, Dr. Blake ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Blake has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Blake practices?
Cayuga Medical Center At Ithaca (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate above national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Ithaca, New York
Dr. Blake's 166 Medicare procedures are above the Ithaca average of 66. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Ithaca.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Robert Corey | 20 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Benjamin Donohue | 13 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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