Dr. Mirza Shahid Baig, MD
Contact & Location
Scranton, PA 18510
Dr. Mirza Shahid Baig is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Scranton, Pennsylvania. A Medicare provider since 2021, Dr. Baig has performed 57 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#80 in Pennsylvania) and 17 hip replacements, for a combined total of 74 procedures.
In Pennsylvania, Dr. Baig performs above average in knee (57 vs 47 avg), below average in hip (17 vs 37 avg).
Dr. Baig's practice is heavily focused on knee replacement surgery, which accounts for 77% of reported Medicare volume.
Scranton is home to 9 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Scranton area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Baig first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Baig's 57 verified procedures is above 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. Baig Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Baig has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Baig
How does Dr. Baig's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Baig has performed 74 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Pennsylvania average of 66 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Baig ranks #108 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Baig perform?
Dr. Baig's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (57 cases) and hip replacement (17 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Baig in Scranton?
Yes. There are 9 orthopedic surgeons in Scranton 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. Baig 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. Baig's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 74 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Baig perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Baig's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (57 cases), hip replacement (17 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. Baig compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Scranton?
Among the 9 orthopedic surgeons in Scranton, Dr. Baig ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Baig is among the highest-volume surgeons in Scranton.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Dr. Baig's 74 Medicare procedures are above the Scranton average of 60. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Scranton.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. John Mercuri | 74 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey Gillette | 60 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Kevin Colleran | 60 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Theodore Tomaszewski | 57 | Knee |
| Dr. Ryan Sutton | 50 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Doherty | 42 | Hip, Knee |
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