Dr. Tally Lassiter, MD
Contact & Location
Oneonta, NY 13820
Dr. Tally Lassiter is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Oneonta, New York. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Lassiter has performed 90 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements, ranking #1 in New York.
In New York, Dr. Lassiter performs well above average in shoulder (90 vs 29 avg).
Dr. Lassiter's Medicare data shows a focused shoulder replacement practice with 90 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Dr. Lassiter is the only orthopedic surgeon in Oneonta 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. Lassiter extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 21 to 90 in the most recent data, a 329% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 2,213 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Lassiter's 90 verified procedures is more than 3x the national average of 29, ranking #61 nationally.
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. Lassiter Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Lassiter's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 329% from 21 procedures in 2013 to 90 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Shoulder Replacement
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Pain Management After Joint ReplacementA comprehensive guide to managing post-surgical pain through medication, physical therapy, cold therapy, and non-pharmacological strategies.
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Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Lassiter
How does Dr. Lassiter's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. Lassiter has performed 90 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the New York average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Lassiter ranks #83 out of 334 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Lassiter perform?
Dr. Lassiter's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 90 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Lassiter with shoulder replacement surgery?
Dr. Lassiter ranks #1 in New York for shoulder replacement with 90 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 334 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Lassiter's practice located?
Dr. Lassiter practices in Oneonta, New York. The office is located at 1 Associate Dr, Oneonta, NY 13820. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Lassiter for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Lassiter 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. Lassiter's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 90 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Lassiter's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Lassiter's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 21 procedures in 2013 to 90 in the most recent data, a 329% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 107 procedures in 2023.
Which hospitals is Dr. Lassiter affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Lassiter is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital. Dr. Lassiter maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Lassiter practices?
Duke University Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Duke Regional 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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