Dr. Eric Chen, M.D.
Dr. Eric Chen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Wexford, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chen has performed 23 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#122 in Pennsylvania) and 14 knee replacements, for a combined total of 37 procedures.
In Pennsylvania, Dr. Chen performs below average in hip (23 vs 34 avg), below average in knee (14 vs 45 avg).
Dr. Chen's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (23 cases) and knee replacements (14 cases).
Dr. Chen is the only orthopedic surgeon in Wexford represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Chen first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Chen's 23 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. Chen Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Contact & Location
Wexford, PA 15090
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. Chen
How does Dr. Chen's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Chen has performed 37 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. Chen ranks #230 out of 388 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Chen perform?
Dr. Chen's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (23 cases) and knee replacement (14 cases).
Where is Dr. Chen's practice located?
Dr. Chen practices in Wexford, Pennsylvania. The office is located at Upmc Multispecialty Group, Inc, Wexford, PA 15090. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Chen for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Chen 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. Chen's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 37 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Chen perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Chen's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (23 cases), knee replacement (14 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Chen affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Chen is affiliated with Upmc Passavant, Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita, Upmc St Margaret.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Chen practices?
Upmc Passavant (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Upmc St Margaret (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.
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