Dr. Jorge Baez, M.D.
Contact & Location
516-681-8822
Plainview, NY 11803
Dr. Baez performs more knee replacement procedures than 87% of orthopedic surgeons in New York, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #34 of 269 ranked knee surgeons in New York.
About Dr. Baez
Practice. Dr. Jorge Baez is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Plainview, New York. The latest annual CMS data records 92 knee replacements and 24 hip replacements, 116 procedures in all. That is #34 in New York for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume has held between 87 and 149 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 92 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Local context. Plainview has 4 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 | 46 | 57 |
| 2014 | 33 | 61 |
| 2015 | 50 | 51 |
| 2016 | 43 | 71 |
| 2017 | 53 | 55 |
| 2018 | 67 | 82 |
| 2019 | 62 | 85 |
| 2020 | 22 | 65 |
| 2021 | 39 | 65 |
| 2022 | 37 | 82 |
| 2023 | 28 | 85 |
| 2024 | 24 | 92 |
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. Baez Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Baez's procedure volume has been consistent across 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 87 to 149 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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. Baez
How does Dr. Baez's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. Baez has performed 116 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the New York average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Baez ranks #60 out of 334 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Baez perform?
Dr. Baez's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (92 cases) and hip replacement (24 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Baez in Plainview?
Yes. There are 4 orthopedic surgeons in Plainview 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. Baez 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. Baez's total volume across all insurers at roughly 400 to 500 procedures against the 116 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. Baez's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Baez's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 87 to 149 procedures per year between 2013 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Does Dr. Baez perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Baez's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (92 cases), hip replacement (24 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Baez affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Baez is affiliated with Plainview Hospital, Mount Sinai South Nassau.
How does Dr. Baez compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Plainview?
Among the 4 orthopedic surgeons in Plainview, Dr. Baez ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Baez has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Baez practices?
Plainview Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Mount Sinai South Nassau (3 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 Plainview, New York
Dr. Baez's 116 Medicare procedures are above the Plainview average of 64. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Plainview.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Shazaan Hushmendy | 95 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Zachary Aberman | 31 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jordan Kerker | 13 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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