Dr. Craig O'neill, M.D.
Contact & Location
610-376-8671
West Reading, PA 19611
Dr. O'neill performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 64% of orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #34 of 95 ranked shoulder surgeons in Pennsylvania.
About Dr. O'neill
Practice. Dr. Craig O'neill is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in West Reading, Pennsylvania. The latest annual CMS data records 28 shoulder replacements. That is #34 in Pennsylvania for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2008.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2016 to 2024, 9 years. Volume rose from 13 procedures a year to 28, up 115%.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 28 procedures is near the national average of 29.
Local context. West Reading has 6 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2019 | 14 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 14 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 28 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. O'neill Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
See the Top 25 shoulder replacement surgeons in Pennsylvania
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. O'neill's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 115% from 13 procedures in 2016 to 28 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Shoulder Replacement
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Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. O'neill
How does Dr. O'neill's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. O'neill has performed 28 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Pennsylvania average is 66 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. O'neill ranks #269 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. O'neill perform?
Dr. O'neill's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 28 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. O'neill in West Reading?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in West Reading 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. O'neill 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. O'neill's total volume across all insurers at roughly 80 to 100 procedures against the 28 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. O'neill's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. O'neill's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 13 procedures in 2016 to 28 in the most recent data, a 115% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 28 procedures in 2024.
Which hospitals is Dr. O'neill affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. O'neill is affiliated with Surgical Institute Of Reading, Reading Hospital.
How does Dr. O'neill compare to other orthopedic surgeons in West Reading?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in West Reading, Dr. O'neill ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in West Reading has 238 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. O'neill practices?
Surgical Institute Of Reading (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Reading Hospital (3 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 West Reading, Pennsylvania
Dr. O'neill's 28 Medicare procedures are below the West Reading average of 116. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in West Reading.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Stephen Longenecker | 238 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Eric Slotkin | 193 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Kenneth McAlpine | 137 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brian Stapinski | 69 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ryan Michels | 32 | Hip, Knee |
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