Dr. Carl Becker, MD
Contact & Location
Lancaster, PA 17601
Dr. Carl Becker is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Becker has completed 44 knee replacements (#113 in Pennsylvania), 37 hip replacements, and 23 shoulder replacements, totaling 104 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Pennsylvania, Dr. Becker performs near average in knee (44 vs 47 avg), near average in hip (37 vs 37 avg), near average in shoulder (23 vs 28 avg).
Dr. Becker performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (44 cases), followed by hip replacements (37) and shoulder replacements (23).
Lancaster is home to 19 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. Becker's Medicare data spans 12 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 129 procedures in 2019 before settling at 104 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Becker's 44 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Becker Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Becker's recorded volume peaked at 129 procedures in 2019 and stood at 104 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. Becker
How does Dr. Becker's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Becker has performed 104 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Pennsylvania average of 66 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Becker ranks #71 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Becker perform?
Dr. Becker performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (44 cases), hip replacement (37 cases), shoulder replacement (23 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Becker in Lancaster?
Yes. There are 19 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. Becker 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. Becker's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 104 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Becker's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Becker's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 129 procedures in 2019 and was 104 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.
Does Dr. Becker perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Becker's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (44 cases), hip replacement (37 cases), shoulder replacement (23 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Becker among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Becker affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Becker is affiliated with Lancaster General Hospital.
How does Dr. Becker compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Lancaster?
Among the 19 orthopedic surgeons in Lancaster, Dr. Becker ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Lancaster has 169 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Becker 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. Becker's 104 Medicare procedures are below the Lancaster average of 113. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Lancaster.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Thomas Renz | 169 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Gregory Tocks | 127 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Young Jee | 107 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Cooke | 97 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Matthew Poorman | 97 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Westphal | 88 | Hip, Knee |
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