Dr. Stephen Nicholas is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Nyc, New York. In 2023, Dr. Nicholas completed 28 knee replacements (#142 in New York), 16 hip replacements, and 14 shoulder replacements — totaling 58 Medicare-verified procedures.
Dr. Nicholas's 58 Medicare procedures are near the New York median of 44. The state has 334 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Medicare fee-for-service data captures roughly 33–37% of all joint replacements, so total surgical volume is likely higher.
Dr. Nicholas performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (28 cases), followed by hip replacements (16) and shoulder replacements (14).
Dr. Nicholas is the only orthopedic surgeon in Nyc represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Verified Medicare Cases (2023)
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.
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Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2023)
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Nicholas
How does Dr. Nicholas's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
In 2023, Dr. Nicholas performed 58 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the New York average of 67 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Nicholas ranks #130 out of 334 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Nicholas perform?
Dr. Nicholas performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (28 cases), hip replacement (16 cases), shoulder replacement (14 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Where is Dr. Nicholas's practice located?
Dr. Nicholas practices in Nyc, New York. The office is located at 130 E 77th St, Nyc, NY 10021. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Nicholas for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Nicholas represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data for 2023, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Nicholas's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 58 procedures shown here.
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