Dr. Mark Aierstok, M.D.
Contact & Location
845-454-0120
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
About Dr. Aierstok
Practice. Dr. Mark Aierstok is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Poughkeepsie, New York. The latest annual CMS data records 11 knee replacements. That is #269 in New York for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2016 to 2024, 5 years. Volume has held between 11 and 15 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 11 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Poughkeepsie has 10 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 | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 |
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. 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. Aierstok Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Aierstok's procedure volume has been consistent across 5 years of Medicare data, ranging from 11 to 15 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Aierstok
How does Dr. Aierstok's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. Aierstok has performed 11 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. Aierstok ranks #332 out of 334 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Aierstok perform?
Dr. Aierstok's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 11 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Aierstok in Poughkeepsie?
Yes. There are 10 orthopedic surgeons in Poughkeepsie 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. Aierstok 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, which puts Dr. Aierstok's total volume across all insurers at roughly 40 to 50 procedures against the 11 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. Aierstok's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Aierstok's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 5 years of Medicare data, ranging from 11 to 15 procedures per year between 2016 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Which hospitals is Dr. Aierstok affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Aierstok is affiliated with Northern Dutchess Hospital, Healthalliance Hospital Marys Avenue Campus, Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Margaretville Memorial Hospital, Ellenville Regional Hospital.
How does Dr. Aierstok compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Poughkeepsie?
Among the 10 orthopedic surgeons in Poughkeepsie, Dr. Aierstok ranks #10 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Poughkeepsie has 154 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Aierstok practices?
Northern Dutchess Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Healthalliance Hospital Marys Avenue Campus (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Vassar Brothers Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Poughkeepsie, New York
Dr. Aierstok's 11 Medicare procedures are below the Poughkeepsie average of 78. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Poughkeepsie.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Russell Tigges | 154 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Frank Lombardo | 142 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Stamer | 70 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kenneth Rauschenbach | 62 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Landon Brown | 57 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Rutter | 49 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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