Dr. John Cuellar, M.D.
Contact & Location
631-376-0043
Babylon, NY 11702
Dr. Cuellar performs more hip replacement procedures than 12% of orthopedic surgeons in New York, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #175 of 201 ranked hip surgeons in New York.
About Dr. Cuellar
Practice. Dr. John Cuellar is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Babylon, New York. The latest annual CMS data records 14 hip replacements and 13 knee replacements, 27 procedures in all. That is #175 in New York for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2011.
Trend. Dr. Cuellar first appears in the Medicare data in 2023. With 2 years on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 14 procedures is below the national average of 36. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 23 procedures in 2023 and 27 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 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. 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 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Cuellar's total volume across all insurers at roughly 90 to 110 procedures against the 27 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.
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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