Dr. Shankar Das is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Albany, New York. In 2023, Dr. Das performed 13 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements, ranking #61 in New York. Procedure counts are based on Medicare fee-for-service data for 2023.
Verified Medicare Cases (2023)
Shoulder Replacement
13 verified cases
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)
Questions to Ask Dr. Das
Medicare volume represents only a portion of a surgeon's practice.
Recommended Script:
"Dr. Das, 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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📞 Phone: 518-489-2666
1367 Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12206
Albany, NY 12206
NPI: 1386732139
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
⚽ Sports medicine specialist
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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.