Dr. Peter Sculco, M.D.
Contact & Location
212-606-1771
New York, NY 10021
Dr. Sculco performs more knee replacement procedures than 89% of orthopedic surgeons in New York, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #28 of 269 ranked knee surgeons in New York.
About Dr. Sculco
Practice. Dr. Peter Sculco is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in New York, New York. The latest annual CMS data records 101 knee replacements and 60 hip replacements, 161 procedures in all. That is #28 in New York for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2015 to 2024, 10 years. Volume rose from 16 procedures a year to 161, up 906%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 101 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Local context. New York has 84 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 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 16 | 0 |
| 2016 | 59 | 66 |
| 2017 | 88 | 122 |
| 2018 | 93 | 146 |
| 2019 | 80 | 157 |
| 2020 | 68 | 89 |
| 2021 | 85 | 110 |
| 2022 | 72 | 105 |
| 2023 | 72 | 128 |
| 2024 | 60 | 101 |
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, 25% to 33% for hip 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. 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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What to Expect on the Day of SurgeryA step-by-step walkthrough of your surgical day, from pre-op preparation through anesthesia, the procedure itself, and the first hours of recovery.
Pain Management After Joint ReplacementA comprehensive guide to managing post-surgical pain through medication, physical therapy, cold therapy, and non-pharmacological strategies.
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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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 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Sculco's total volume across all insurers at roughly 540 to 680 procedures against the 161 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. 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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