Dr. Kevin Okeefe, MD
Dr. Kevin Okeefe is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Dansville, New York. A Medicare provider since 2008, Dr. Okeefe has completed 15 knee replacements (#228 in New York), 14 shoulder replacements, and 12 hip replacements, totaling 41 Medicare-verified procedures.
In New York, Dr. Okeefe performs below average in knee (15 vs 45 avg), below average in shoulder (14 vs 28 avg), below average in hip (12 vs 42 avg).
Dr. Okeefe performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (15 cases), followed by shoulder replacements (14) and hip replacements (12).
Dr. Okeefe is the only orthopedic surgeon in Dansville represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Okeefe extend back to 2018, covering 3 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 11 to 41 in the most recent data, a 273% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Okeefe's 15 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Okeefe Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York state average.
Contact & Location
Dansville, NY 14437
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Okeefe's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 3 years, increasing 273% from 11 procedures in 2018 to 41 in the most recent data.
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. Okeefe
How does Dr. Okeefe's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. Okeefe has performed 41 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The New York average is 67 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Okeefe ranks #179 out of 338 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Okeefe perform?
Dr. Okeefe performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (15 cases), shoulder replacement (14 cases), hip replacement (12 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Where is Dr. Okeefe's practice located?
Dr. Okeefe practices in Dansville, New York. The office is located at 111 Clara Barton St, Dansville, NY 14437. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Okeefe for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Okeefe 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. Okeefe's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 41 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Okeefe's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Okeefe's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 11 procedures in 2018 to 41 in the most recent data, a 273% increase over 3 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 41 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Okeefe perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Okeefe's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (15 cases), shoulder replacement (14 cases), hip replacement (12 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Okeefe among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Okeefe affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Okeefe is affiliated with Nicholas H Noyes Memorial Hospital, St James Hospital, Strong Memorial Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Okeefe practices?
Nicholas H Noyes Memorial Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); St James Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars); Strong Memorial Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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