Knee
Dr. Brian Brislin, MD
Dr. Brian Brislin is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brislin has performed 14 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #286 in Pennsylvania.
In Pennsylvania, Dr. Brislin performs below average in knee (14 vs 45 avg).
Dr. Brislin's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 14 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
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.
Medicare records for Dr. Brislin extend back to 2021, covering 3 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 12 to 14 in the most recent data, a 17% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Brislin's 14 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 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. Brislin Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Contact & Location
Lancaster, PA 17603
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Brislin's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 3 years, increasing 17% from 12 procedures in 2021 to 14 in the most recent data.
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. Brislin
How does Dr. Brislin's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Brislin has performed 14 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. Brislin ranks #351 out of 388 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Brislin perform?
Dr. Brislin's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 14 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Brislin 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. Brislin 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. Brislin's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 14 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Brislin's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Brislin's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 12 procedures in 2021 to 14 in the most recent data, a 17% increase over 3 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 21 procedures in 2022.
Which hospitals is Dr. Brislin affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Brislin is affiliated with Lancaster General Hospital.
How does Dr. Brislin compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Lancaster?
Among the 25 orthopedic surgeons in Lancaster, Dr. Brislin ranks #21 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. Brislin practices?
Lancaster General Hospital (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 Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Dr. Brislin's 14 Medicare procedures are below the Lancaster average of 104. 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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