Dr. Chinenye Nwachuku, M.D.
Contact & Location
201-342-7662
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Dr. Nwachuku performs more hip replacement procedures than 85% of orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #31 of 208 ranked hip surgeons in Pennsylvania.
About Dr. Nwachuku
Practice. Dr. Chinenye Nwachuku is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The latest annual CMS data records 65 hip replacements and 51 knee replacements, 116 procedures in all. That is #31 in Pennsylvania for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2009.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2016 to 2024, 9 years. Volume rose from 12 procedures a year to 116, up 867%.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 65 procedures is above the national average of 36.
Local context. Bethlehem has 18 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Nwachuku also holds hospital privileges in PA and NJ, a practice that extends beyond Pennsylvania.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 0 |
| 2017 | 16 | 18 |
| 2018 | 0 | 11 |
| 2019 | 13 | 17 |
| 2020 | 26 | 17 |
| 2021 | 31 | 18 |
| 2022 | 40 | 30 |
| 2023 | 50 | 44 |
| 2024 | 65 | 51 |
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. Nwachuku Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Nwachuku's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 867% from 12 procedures in 2016 to 116 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. Nwachuku
How does Dr. Nwachuku's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Nwachuku has performed 116 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Pennsylvania average of 66 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Nwachuku ranks #67 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Nwachuku perform?
Dr. Nwachuku's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (65 cases) and knee replacement (51 cases).
Where is Dr. Nwachuku's practice located?
Dr. Nwachuku's current practice address is in Hackensack, NJ. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Nwachuku's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Nwachuku 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. Nwachuku's total volume across all insurers at roughly 380 to 480 procedures against the 116 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. Nwachuku's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Nwachuku's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 12 procedures in 2016 to 116 in the most recent data, a 867% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 116 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Nwachuku perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Nwachuku's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (65 cases), knee replacement (51 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Nwachuku affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Nwachuku is affiliated with St Luke'S Hospital Bethlehem, St Luke'S Hospital - Easton Campus, St Luke'S Hospital - Anderson Campus, St Luke'S Hospital - Monroe Campus, St Luke'S Warren Hospital. Dr. Nwachuku maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Nwachuku compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Bethlehem?
Among the 18 orthopedic surgeons in Bethlehem, Dr. Nwachuku ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Bethlehem has 258 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Nwachuku practices?
St Luke'S Hospital Bethlehem (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); St Luke'S Hospital - Easton Campus (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); St Luke'S Hospital - Anderson Campus (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 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Dr. Nwachuku's 116 Medicare procedures are below the Bethlehem average of 122. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Bethlehem.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Thomas Meade | 258 | Knee |
| Dr. Patrick Brogle | 159 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Ferrante | 139 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Andrew Konopitski | 66 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Wayne Luchetti | 61 | Knee |
| Dr. Gregory Carolan | 55 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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