Dr. Russell Cecil, M.D.,PH.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Russell Cecil is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Amsterdam, New York. In 2023, Dr. Cecil performed 23 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#130 in New York) and 18 knee replacements (#202 in New York), for a combined total of 41 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Hip Replacement
23 verified cases
#130 in New York
Knee Replacement
18 verified cases
#202 in New York

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Cecil

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Recommended Script:

"Dr. Cecil, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 518-842-2663
5010 State Highway 30
Amsterdam, NY 12010
NPI: 1750371308
Credentials: M.D.,PH.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 21 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.,Ph.D.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.