Dr. Scott Alpert, MD
Dr. Scott Alpert is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Huntington Station, New York. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Alpert has completed 140 knee replacements (#9 in New York), 92 hip replacements, and 32 shoulder replacements, totaling 264 Medicare-verified procedures.
In New York, Dr. Alpert performs well above average in knee (140 vs 45 avg), well above average in hip (92 vs 42 avg), near average in shoulder (32 vs 28 avg).
Dr. Alpert performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (140 cases), followed by hip replacements (92) and shoulder replacements (32).
Dr. Alpert is the only orthopedic surgeon in Huntington Station represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Alpert's Medicare record spans 11 years from 2013 through 2023. Procedure volume has remained consistent during that period, ranging from 197 to 264 procedures per year, reflecting a steady joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Alpert's 140 verified procedures is more than 3x the national average of 45, ranking #197 nationally.
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. Alpert Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York state average.
Contact & Location
Huntington Station, NY 11746
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Alpert's procedure volume has been consistent across 11 years of Medicare data, ranging from 197 to 264 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. Alpert
How does Dr. Alpert's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. Alpert has performed 264 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 3x the New York average of 67 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Alpert ranks #5 out of 338 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Alpert perform?
Dr. Alpert performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (140 cases), hip replacement (92 cases), shoulder replacement (32 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
How experienced is Dr. Alpert with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Alpert ranks #9 in New York for knee replacement with 140 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 338 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Alpert's practice located?
Dr. Alpert practices in Huntington Station, New York. The office is located at 379 Oakwood Rd, Huntington Station, NY 11746. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Alpert for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Alpert 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. Alpert's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 264 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Alpert's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Alpert's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 11 years of Medicare data, ranging from 197 to 264 procedures per year between 2013 and 2023. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Does Dr. Alpert perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Alpert's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (140 cases), hip replacement (92 cases), shoulder replacement (32 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Alpert among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Alpert affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Alpert is affiliated with Huntington Hospital, North Shore University Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Alpert practices?
Huntington Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); North Shore University 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.
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