Dr. Russell Cavallo, M.D.
Contact & Location
914-708-1111
Rye Brook, NY 10573
Dr. Cavallo performs more knee replacement procedures than 12% of orthopedic surgeons in New York, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #235 of 269 ranked knee surgeons in New York.
About Dr. Cavallo
Practice. Dr. Russell Cavallo is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Rye Brook, New York. The latest annual CMS data records 15 knee replacements. That is #235 in New York for knee replacement. Dr. Cavallo also holds credentials in Sports Medicine.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2019 to 2024, 3 years. Volume has held between 12 and 15 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 15 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 15 |
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. Cavallo Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Cavallo's procedure volume has been consistent across 3 years of Medicare data, ranging from 12 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Cavallo
How does Dr. Cavallo's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. Cavallo has performed 15 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. Cavallo ranks #296 out of 334 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Cavallo perform?
Dr. Cavallo's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 15 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Cavallo's practice located?
Dr. Cavallo practices in Rye Brook, New York. The office is located at 90 S Ridge St, Rye Brook, NY 10573. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Cavallo for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Cavallo 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. Cavallo's total volume across all insurers at roughly 50 to 70 procedures against the 15 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. Cavallo's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Cavallo's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 3 years of Medicare data, ranging from 12 to 15 procedures per year between 2019 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Which hospitals is Dr. Cavallo affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Cavallo is affiliated with Stamford Hospital. Dr. Cavallo maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Cavallo practices?
Stamford Hospital (4 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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