Dr. James Nicholson, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. James Nicholson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in East Setauket, New York. In 2023, Dr. Nicholson performed 172 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#3 in New York) and 120 hip replacements (#7 in New York), for a combined total of 292 procedures. This places Dr. Nicholson among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in New York.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
172 verified cases
#3 in New York
Hip Replacement
120 verified cases
#7 in New York

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Nicholson

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (292 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Nicholson, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 631-444-4233
14 Technology Dr
East Setauket, NY 11733
NPI: 1043251655
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

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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.
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