Dr. Michael Clarke, M.D.
Contact & Location
315-251-3100
Syracuse, NY 13214
Dr. Clarke performs more hip replacement procedures than 77% of orthopedic surgeons in New York, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #45 of 201 ranked hip surgeons in New York.
About Dr. Clarke
Practice. Dr. Michael Clarke is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Syracuse, New York. The latest annual CMS data records 61 hip replacements and 18 knee replacements, 79 procedures in all. That is #45 in New York for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume has held between 63 and 109 procedures a year.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 61 procedures is above the national average of 36.
Local context. Syracuse has 7 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 | 67 | 11 |
| 2014 | 64 | 17 |
| 2015 | 69 | 20 |
| 2016 | 60 | 15 |
| 2017 | 85 | 24 |
| 2018 | 78 | 20 |
| 2019 | 59 | 22 |
| 2020 | 44 | 19 |
| 2021 | 59 | 12 |
| 2022 | 57 | 18 |
| 2023 | 66 | 15 |
| 2024 | 61 | 18 |
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. Clarke Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Clarke's procedure volume has been consistent across 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 63 to 109 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 Hip Replacement
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Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Clarke
How does Dr. Clarke's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. Clarke has performed 79 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the New York average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Clarke ranks #96 out of 334 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Clarke perform?
Dr. Clarke's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (61 cases) and knee replacement (18 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Clarke in Syracuse?
Yes. There are 7 orthopedic surgeons in Syracuse 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. Clarke 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. Clarke's total volume across all insurers at roughly 250 to 320 procedures against the 79 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. Clarke's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Clarke's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 63 to 109 procedures per year between 2013 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Does Dr. Clarke perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Clarke's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (61 cases), knee replacement (18 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Clarke affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Clarke is affiliated with Crouse Hospital, University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center, Wynn Hospital, River Hospital Clinics, Canton-Potsdam Hospital.
How does Dr. Clarke compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Syracuse?
Among the 7 orthopedic surgeons in Syracuse, Dr. Clarke ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Syracuse has 129 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Clarke practices?
Crouse Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); University Hospital S U N Y Health Science Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Wynn Hospital (1 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 Syracuse, New York
Dr. Clarke's 79 Medicare procedures are above the Syracuse average of 73. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Syracuse.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Anthony Orio | 129 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Max Greenky | 115 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kevin Kopko | 103 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Nathan Everding | 46 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Lawson Smart | 30 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Michael Wiese | 11 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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