Dr. Nicholas Scarcella, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Nicholas Scarcella is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Cleveland, Ohio. In 2023, Dr. Scarcella performed 20 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#218 in Ohio) and 19 hip replacements (#138 in Ohio), for a combined total of 39 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
20 verified cases
#218 in Ohio
Hip Replacement
19 verified cases
#138 in Ohio

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Scarcella

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Recommended Script:

"Dr. Scarcella, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 216-444-2200
9500 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44195
NPI: 1043744659
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 9 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available
Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.