Dr. Eric Chen, M.D.
Contact & Location
Wexford, PA 15090
Dr. Eric Chen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Wexford, Pennsylvania. A Medicare provider since 2015, Dr. Chen has performed 29 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#175 in Pennsylvania) and 20 hip replacements, for a combined total of 49 procedures.
In Pennsylvania, Dr. Chen performs below average in knee (29 vs 47 avg), below average in hip (20 vs 37 avg).
Dr. Chen's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (29 cases) and hip replacements (20 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 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Chen's 29 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Chen Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Chen has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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 Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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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 49 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. Chen ranks #180 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Chen perform?
Dr. Chen's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (29 cases) and hip replacement (20 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 49 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Chen perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Chen's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (29 cases), hip replacement (20 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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