Dr. Brendan Casey, DO
Dr. Brendan Casey is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Casey has performed 13 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#296 in Pennsylvania) and 13 hip replacements, for a combined total of 26 procedures.
In Pennsylvania, Dr. Casey performs below average in knee (13 vs 45 avg), below average in hip (13 vs 34 avg).
Dr. Casey's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (13 cases) and hip replacements (13 cases).
Lancaster is home to 25 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Lancaster area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Casey first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Casey's 13 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,526 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Casey Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Contact & Location
Lancaster, PA 17601
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Casey
How does Dr. Casey's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Casey has performed 26 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Pennsylvania average is 63 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Casey ranks #277 out of 388 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Casey perform?
Dr. Casey's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (13 cases) and hip replacement (13 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Casey in Lancaster?
Yes. There are 25 orthopedic surgeons in Lancaster 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 Pennsylvania surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Casey 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. Casey's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 26 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Casey perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Casey's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (13 cases), hip replacement (13 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Casey affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Casey is affiliated with Lancaster General Hospital, Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.
How does Dr. Casey compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Lancaster?
Among the 25 orthopedic surgeons in Lancaster, Dr. Casey ranks #17 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Lancaster has 152 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Casey practices?
Lancaster General Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital (4 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 Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Dr. Casey's 26 Medicare procedures are below the Lancaster average of 105. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Lancaster.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Thomas Renz | 152 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Carl Becker | 118 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Gregory Tocks | 115 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. David Gregory | 115 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Gary Zartman | 109 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Cooke | 102 | Hip, Knee |
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