Dr. Tally Lassiter, MD
Contact & Location
607-433-6314
Oneonta, NY 13820
Dr. Lassiter performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 98% of orthopedic surgeons in New York, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #1 of 73 ranked shoulder surgeons in New York.
About Dr. Lassiter
Dr. Tally Lassiter is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Oneonta, New York. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Lassiter performed 90 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements in the latest annual CMS data, ranking #1 in New York.
In New York, Dr. Lassiter performs well above the state average in shoulder (90 vs 29).
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)
| Year | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 31 |
| 2016 | 43 |
| 2017 | 30 |
| 2018 | 63 |
| 2019 | 96 |
| 2020 | 85 |
| 2021 | 81 |
| 2022 | 87 |
| 2023 | 107 |
| 2024 | 90 |
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims are one payer stream among several, and the share they represent differs by procedure. In 2024 it was 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement. Each verified count above is divided by its own procedure's range, and the results are added, to estimate total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count is the definitive, audited figure; this is a range derived from published national volume projections, not a measurement, and an individual practice can sit well outside it: how these ranges are derived, and their sources.
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 2024 Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Medicare fee-for-service is only one payer stream, and the share of national volume it represents differs by procedure. In 2024 the share was 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Lassiter's total volume across all insurers at roughly 240 to 310 procedures against the 90 verified here. Those shares are derived from published national volume projections rather than quoted from a single publication, and they are estimates with real uncertainty. The OrthoProcedures methodology page shows the full derivation, the sources, and the limits at orthoprocedures.com/data-methodology.html.
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, Firsthealth Moore 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); Firsthealth Moore 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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