Dr. Peter Sculco, M.D
Contact & Location
New York, NY 10021
Dr. Peter Sculco is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in New York, New York. A Medicare provider since 2009, Dr. Sculco has performed 101 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#28 in New York) and 60 hip replacements, for a combined total of 161 procedures.
In New York, Dr. Sculco performs well above average in knee (101 vs 47 avg), above average in hip (60 vs 42 avg).
Dr. Sculco's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (101 cases) and hip replacements (60 cases).
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.
Medicare records for Dr. Sculco extend back to 2015, covering 10 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 16 to 161 in the most recent data, a 906% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Sculco's 101 verified procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
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. Sculco Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Sculco's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 10 years, increasing 906% from 16 procedures in 2015 to 161 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. Sculco
How does Dr. Sculco's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. Sculco has performed 161 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the New York average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Sculco ranks #35 out of 334 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Sculco perform?
Dr. Sculco's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (101 cases) and hip replacement (60 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Sculco 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. Sculco 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. Sculco's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 161 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Sculco's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Sculco's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 16 procedures in 2015 to 161 in the most recent data, a 906% increase over 10 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 239 procedures in 2018.
Does Dr. Sculco perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Sculco's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (101 cases), hip replacement (60 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Sculco affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Sculco is affiliated with Hospital For Special Surgery.
How does Dr. Sculco compare to other orthopedic surgeons in New York?
Among the 84 orthopedic surgeons in New York, Dr. Sculco ranks #16 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. Sculco practices?
Hospital For Special Surgery (5 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 New York, New York
Dr. Sculco's 161 Medicare procedures are below the New York average of 282. 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 |
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