Dr. Sean Childs, MD
Dr. Sean Childs is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Geneva, New York. A Medicare provider since 2015, Dr. Childs has performed 36 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#109 in New York) and 24 hip replacements, for a combined total of 60 procedures.
In New York, Dr. Childs performs near average in knee (36 vs 45 avg), below average in hip (24 vs 42 avg).
Dr. Childs's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (36 cases) and hip replacements (24 cases).
Dr. Childs is the only orthopedic surgeon in Geneva represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Childs first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Childs's 36 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
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. Childs Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York state average.
Contact & Location
Geneva, NY 14456
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Childs has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Childs
How does Dr. Childs's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. Childs has performed 60 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the New York average of 67 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Childs ranks #126 out of 338 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Childs perform?
Dr. Childs's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (36 cases) and hip replacement (24 cases).
Where is Dr. Childs's practice located?
Dr. Childs practices in Geneva, New York. The office is located at 875 Pre Emption Rd, Geneva, NY 14456. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Childs for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Childs 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. Childs's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 60 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Childs perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Childs's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (36 cases), hip replacement (24 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Childs affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Childs is affiliated with Clifton Springs Hospital And Clinic, United Memorial Medical Center, Soldiers And Sailors Memorial Hospital Of Yates, Geneva General Hospital, Newark-Wayne Community Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Childs practices?
Clifton Springs Hospital And Clinic (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); United Memorial Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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