Dr. Frederick Buechel, M.D.
Contact & Location
239-920-4503
Naples, FL 34120
Dr. Buechel performs more knee replacement procedures than 42% of orthopedic surgeons in New York, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #156 of 269 ranked knee surgeons in New York.
About Dr. Buechel
Practice. Dr. Frederick Buechel is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in New York, New York. The latest annual CMS data records 26 knee replacements. That is #156 in New York for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 3 years. Volume peaked at 54 in 2014 and stands at 26 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 26 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. New York has 84 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Buechel also holds hospital privileges in NY and FL, a practice that extends beyond New York.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 53 |
| 2014 | 54 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 26 |
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. Buechel Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Buechel's recorded volume peaked at 54 procedures in 2014 and stood at 26 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Buechel
How does Dr. Buechel's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. Buechel has performed 26 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. Buechel ranks #241 out of 334 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Buechel perform?
Dr. Buechel's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 26 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Buechel's practice located?
Dr. Buechel's current practice address is in Naples, FL. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Buechel's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from New York, New York.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Buechel 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. Buechel's total volume across all insurers at roughly 90 to 110 procedures against the 26 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. Buechel's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Buechel's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 54 procedures in 2014 and was 26 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. Buechel affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Buechel is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital, Physicians Regional Medical Center - Pine Ridge. Dr. Buechel maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Buechel compare to other orthopedic surgeons in New York?
Among the 84 orthopedic surgeons in New York, Dr. Buechel ranks #65 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in New York has 343 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Buechel practices?
Lenox Hill Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Physicians Regional Medical Center - Pine Ridge (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 New York, New York
Dr. Buechel's 26 Medicare procedures are below the New York average of 262. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in New York.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Brian Chalmers | 343 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jason Blevins | 322 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Eytan Debbi | 322 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Amar Ranawat | 318 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Geoffrey Westrich | 276 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Elizabeth Gausden | 229 | Hip, Knee |
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