Dr. Emil Azer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Emil Azer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in East Syracuse, New York. In 2023, Dr. Azer performed 25 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#121 in New York) and 19 knee replacements (#188 in New York), for a combined total of 44 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Hip Replacement
25 verified cases
#121 in New York
Knee Replacement
19 verified cases
#188 in New York

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Azer

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Recommended Script:

"Dr. Azer, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 315-464-4472
6620 Fly Rd
East Syracuse, NY 13057
NPI: 1124268388
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 17 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available
Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.