Dr. John Cuellar, MD
Contact & Location
Babylon, NY 11702
Dr. John Cuellar is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Babylon, New York. A Medicare provider since 2011, Dr. Cuellar has performed 14 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#175 in New York) and 13 knee replacements, for a combined total of 27 procedures.
In New York, Dr. Cuellar performs below average in hip (14 vs 42 avg), below average in knee (13 vs 47 avg).
Dr. Cuellar's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (14 cases) and knee replacements (13 cases).
Dr. Cuellar is the only orthopedic surgeon in Babylon represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Cuellar first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Cuellar's 14 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,532 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Cuellar Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Cuellar has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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 Hip Replacement
If you are considering hip replacement surgery, these evidence-based guides can help you prepare and recover:
Understanding the progression from conservative treatments to surgical intervention, and how to determine when hip replacement becomes the right choice.
Questions to Ask Your Surgeon Before Joint ReplacementA practical checklist of questions covering experience, technique, hospital choice, and recovery expectations to discuss during your surgical consultation.
Recovery Timeline: Week-by-Week ExpectationsA detailed week-by-week guide covering pain levels, mobility milestones, physical therapy progression, and when to expect a return to daily activities.
Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after hip replacement surgery:
Individual recovery varies based on overall health, age, and adherence to physical therapy. View full hip replacement recovery guide and product recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Cuellar
How does Dr. Cuellar's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. Cuellar has performed 27 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. Cuellar ranks #237 out of 334 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Cuellar perform?
Dr. Cuellar's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (14 cases) and knee replacement (13 cases).
Where is Dr. Cuellar's practice located?
Dr. Cuellar practices in Babylon, New York. The office is located at 661 Deer Park Ave, Babylon, NY 11702. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Cuellar for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Cuellar represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Cuellar's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 27 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Cuellar perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Cuellar's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (14 cases), knee replacement (13 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Cuellar affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Cuellar is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, St Charles Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Cuellar practices?
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); St Charles Hospital (4 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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