Dr. Evan Schwechter, M.D.
Contact & Location
718-405-8332
Bronx, NY 10461
Dr. Schwechter performs more knee replacement procedures than 24% of orthopedic surgeons in New York, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #202 of 269 ranked knee surgeons in New York.
About Dr. Schwechter
Practice. Dr. Evan Schwechter is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bronx, New York. The latest annual CMS data records 19 knee replacements and 11 hip replacements, 30 procedures in all. That is #202 in New York for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2011.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2015 to 2024, 9 years. Volume rose from 11 procedures a year to 30, up 173%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 19 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Bronx has 8 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 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 11 |
| 2016 | 0 | 12 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 13 |
| 2019 | 22 | 16 |
| 2020 | 14 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 12 |
| 2022 | 15 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 18 |
| 2024 | 11 | 19 |
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. Schwechter Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Schwechter's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 173% from 11 procedures in 2015 to 30 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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Schwechter
How does Dr. Schwechter's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. Schwechter has performed 30 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. Schwechter ranks #228 out of 334 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Schwechter perform?
Dr. Schwechter's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (19 cases) and hip replacement (11 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Schwechter in Bronx?
Yes. There are 8 orthopedic surgeons in Bronx 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. Schwechter 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. Schwechter's total volume across all insurers at roughly 100 to 130 procedures against the 30 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. Schwechter's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Schwechter's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 11 procedures in 2015 to 30 in the most recent data, a 173% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 38 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Schwechter perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Schwechter's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (19 cases), hip replacement (11 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Schwechter affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Schwechter is affiliated with Montefiore Medical Center, Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital.
How does Dr. Schwechter compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Bronx?
Among the 8 orthopedic surgeons in Bronx, Dr. Schwechter ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Bronx has 89 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Schwechter practices?
Montefiore Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital (1 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Bronx, New York
Dr. Schwechter's 30 Medicare procedures are below the Bronx average of 46. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Bronx.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Simon Greenbaum | 89 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeremy Loloi | 58 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Li | 45 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Morteza Meftah | 44 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Sun Jin Kim | 39 | Knee |
| Dr. John Pope | 19 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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