Contact & Location
718-375-0011
Brooklyn, NY 11229
Dr. Sasson performs more knee replacement procedures than 4% of orthopedic surgeons in New York, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #256 of 269 ranked knee surgeons in New York.
About Dr. Sasson
Practice. Dr. Victor Sasson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Brooklyn, New York. The latest annual CMS data records 12 knee replacements. That is #256 in New York for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 11 years. Volume peaked at 29 in 2017 and stands at 12 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 12 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Brooklyn has 8 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 12 |
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 23% to 28% for knee 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. Sasson Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Sasson's recorded volume peaked at 29 procedures in 2017 and stood at 12 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Sasson
How does Dr. Sasson's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. Sasson has performed 12 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The New York average is 69 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Sasson ranks #318 out of 334 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Sasson perform?
Dr. Sasson's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 12 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Sasson in Brooklyn?
Yes. There are 8 orthopedic surgeons in Brooklyn 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. Sasson 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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Sasson's total volume across all insurers at roughly 40 to 50 procedures against the 12 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. Sasson's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Sasson's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 29 procedures in 2017 and was 12 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Which hospitals is Dr. Sasson affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Sasson is affiliated with Maimonides Medical Center, New York Community Hospital Of Brooklyn, Inc..
How does Dr. Sasson compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Brooklyn?
Among the 8 orthopedic surgeons in Brooklyn, Dr. Sasson ranks #8 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Brooklyn has 105 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Sasson practices?
Maimonides Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); New York Community Hospital Of Brooklyn, Inc. (1 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Brooklyn, New York
Dr. Sasson's 12 Medicare procedures are below the Brooklyn average of 47. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Brooklyn.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Nachum Levin | 105 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Vladimir Tress | 50 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Henry Tischler | 46 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Nicholas Yohe | 46 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Alan Dayan | 37 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joseph Feliccia | 35 | Hip, Knee |
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