Dr. William O'connor, MD
Contact & Location
518-489-2663
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Dr. O'connor performs more hip replacement procedures than 75% of orthopedic surgeons in New York, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #49 of 201 ranked hip surgeons in New York.
About Dr. O'connor
Dr. William O'connor is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Saratoga Springs, New York. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. O'connor performed 56 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#49 in New York) and 55 knee replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 111 procedures.
In New York, Dr. O'connor performs above the state average in hip (56 vs 42), near the state average in knee (55 vs 47).
Dr. O'connor's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (56 cases) and knee replacements (55 cases).
Saratoga Springs is home to 6 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Saratoga Springs area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. O'connor extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 89 to 111 in the most recent data, a 25% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. O'connor's 56 verified procedures is above the national average of 36.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 28 | 61 |
| 2014 | 40 | 48 |
| 2015 | 40 | 50 |
| 2016 | 35 | 54 |
| 2017 | 48 | 55 |
| 2018 | 37 | 33 |
| 2019 | 63 | 50 |
| 2020 | 45 | 55 |
| 2021 | 38 | 52 |
| 2022 | 41 | 59 |
| 2023 | 44 | 71 |
| 2024 | 56 | 55 |
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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 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. O'connor Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. O'connor's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 25% from 89 procedures in 2013 to 111 in the most recent data.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. O'connor
How does Dr. O'connor's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. O'connor has performed 111 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the New York average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. O'connor ranks #63 out of 334 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. O'connor perform?
Dr. O'connor's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (56 cases) and knee replacement (55 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. O'connor in Saratoga Springs?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in Saratoga Springs 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. O'connor 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. O'connor's total volume across all insurers at roughly 370 to 460 procedures against the 111 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. O'connor's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. O'connor's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 89 procedures in 2013 to 111 in the most recent data, a 25% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 115 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. O'connor perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. O'connor's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (56 cases), knee replacement (55 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. O'connor compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Saratoga Springs?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in Saratoga Springs, Dr. O'connor ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. O'connor has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Saratoga Springs, New York
Dr. O'connor's 111 Medicare procedures are above the Saratoga Springs average of 74. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Saratoga Springs.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jonathan Gainor | 98 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kevin Kleis | 82 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. George Silver | 58 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Joseph Larosa | 51 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Canfield | 42 | Hip, Knee |
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