Dr. Sean Childs, MD
Contact & Location
Geneva, NY 14456
Dr. Sean Childs is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Geneva, New York. A Medicare provider since 2015, Dr. Childs has performed 30 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#131 in New York) and 25 hip replacements, for a combined total of 55 procedures.
In New York, Dr. Childs performs below average in knee (30 vs 47 avg), below average in hip (25 vs 42 avg).
Dr. Childs's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (30 cases) and hip replacements (25 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.
Medicare records for Dr. Childs extend back to 2022, covering 3 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 33 to 55 in the most recent data, a 67% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Childs's 30 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Childs's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 3 years, increasing 67% from 33 procedures in 2022 to 55 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.
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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 55 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. Childs ranks #135 out of 334 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Childs perform?
Dr. Childs's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (30 cases) and hip replacement (25 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 55 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Childs's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Childs's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 33 procedures in 2022 to 55 in the most recent data, a 67% increase over 3 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 60 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Childs perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Childs's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (30 cases), hip replacement (25 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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