Dr. Nirmal Tejwani, M.D.
Contact & Location
New York, NY 10003
Dr. Nirmal Tejwani is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in New York, New York. Dr. Tejwani has performed 13 Medicare-verified hip replacements, ranking #187 in New York.
In New York, Dr. Tejwani performs below average in hip (13 vs 42 avg).
Dr. Tejwani's Medicare data shows a focused hip replacement practice with 13 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
New York is home to 84 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the New York area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Tejwani first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2024. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Tejwani's 13 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,532 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Tejwani Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York state average.
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Tejwani
How does Dr. Tejwani's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. Tejwani has performed 13 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. Tejwani ranks #303 out of 334 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Tejwani perform?
Dr. Tejwani's reported Medicare volume is focused on hip replacement, with 13 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Tejwani in New York?
Yes. There are 84 orthopedic surgeons in New York 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. Tejwani 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. Tejwani's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 13 procedures shown here.
Which hospitals is Dr. Tejwani affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Tejwani is affiliated with Nyu Langone Hospitals, Bellevue Hospital Center.
How does Dr. Tejwani compare to other orthopedic surgeons in New York?
Among the 84 orthopedic surgeons in New York, Dr. Tejwani ranks #79 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in New York has 343 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Tejwani practices?
Nyu Langone Hospitals (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate better than national average); Bellevue Hospital Center (2 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 New York, New York
Dr. Tejwani's 13 Medicare procedures are below the New York average of 260. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in New York.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Brian Chalmers | 343 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jason Blevins | 322 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Eytan Debbi | 322 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Amar Ranawat | 318 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Geoffrey Westrich | 276 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Elizabeth Gausden | 229 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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