Dr. Jason Hochfelder, M.D.
Contact & Location
914-631-7777
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Dr. Hochfelder performs more knee replacement procedures than 65% of orthopedic surgeons in New York, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #93 of 269 ranked knee surgeons in New York.
About Dr. Hochfelder
Practice. Dr. Jason Hochfelder is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Hawthorne, New York. The latest annual CMS data records 43 knee replacements and 14 hip replacements, 57 procedures in all. That is #93 in New York for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2009.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2015 to 2024, 10 years. Volume peaked at 106 in 2018 and stands at 57 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 43 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Hawthorne has 2 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 | 16 |
| 2016 | 25 | 56 |
| 2017 | 19 | 51 |
| 2018 | 37 | 69 |
| 2019 | 21 | 78 |
| 2020 | 15 | 58 |
| 2021 | 15 | 56 |
| 2022 | 14 | 46 |
| 2023 | 15 | 49 |
| 2024 | 14 | 43 |
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. Hochfelder Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Hochfelder's recorded volume peaked at 106 procedures in 2018 and stood at 57 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.
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Hochfelder
How does Dr. Hochfelder's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. Hochfelder has performed 57 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the New York average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Hochfelder ranks #133 out of 334 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Hochfelder perform?
Dr. Hochfelder's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (43 cases) and hip replacement (14 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Hochfelder in Hawthorne?
Yes. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons in Hawthorne 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. Hochfelder 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. Hochfelder's total volume across all insurers at roughly 200 to 240 procedures against the 57 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. Hochfelder's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Hochfelder's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 106 procedures in 2018 and was 57 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.
Does Dr. Hochfelder perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Hochfelder's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (43 cases), hip replacement (14 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Hochfelder affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Hochfelder is affiliated with Phelps Hospital, Hudson Valley Hospital Center, Northern Westchester Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Hochfelder practices?
Phelps Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Hudson Valley Hospital Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Northern Westchester Hospital (5 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 Hawthorne, New York
Dr. Hochfelder's 57 Medicare procedures are below the Hawthorne average of 95. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Hawthorne.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Corey Burak | 133 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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