Dr. Tony Shen
Contact & Location
New York, NY 10021
Dr. Tony Shen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in New York, New York. Dr. Shen has performed 87 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#41 in New York) and 79 hip replacements, for a combined total of 166 procedures.
In New York, Dr. Shen performs above average in knee (87 vs 47 avg), above average in hip (79 vs 42 avg).
Dr. Shen's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (87 cases) and hip replacements (79 cases).
New York is home to 84 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the New York area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Shen first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2024. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Shen's 87 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
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. Shen Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York state average.
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 Knee Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Shen
How does Dr. Shen's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. Shen has performed 166 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the New York average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Shen ranks #33 out of 334 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Shen perform?
Dr. Shen's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (87 cases) and hip replacement (79 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Shen in New York?
Yes. There are 84 orthopedic surgeons in New York in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all New York surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Shen 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. Shen's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 166 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Shen perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Shen's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (87 cases), hip replacement (79 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Shen affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Shen is affiliated with Hospital For Special Surgery.
How does Dr. Shen compare to other orthopedic surgeons in New York?
Among the 84 orthopedic surgeons in New York, Dr. Shen ranks #15 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in New York has 343 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Shen practices?
Hospital For Special Surgery (5 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in New York, New York
Dr. Shen's 166 Medicare procedures are below the New York average of 282. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in New York.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Brian Chalmers | 343 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jason Blevins | 322 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Eytan Debbi | 322 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Amar Ranawat | 318 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Geoffrey Westrich | 276 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Elizabeth Gausden | 229 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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