Dr. Mirza Shahid Baig, MD
Dr. Mirza Shahid Baig is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Baig has performed 32 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#166 in Pennsylvania) and 22 hip replacements, for a combined total of 54 procedures.
In Pennsylvania, Dr. Baig performs below average in knee (32 vs 45 avg), below average in hip (22 vs 34 avg).
Dr. Baig's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (32 cases) and hip replacements (22 cases).
Scranton is home to 6 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 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Baig's 32 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 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. Baig Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Contact & Location
Scranton, PA 18510
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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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 54 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Pennsylvania average of 63 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Baig ranks #159 out of 388 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Baig perform?
Dr. Baig's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (32 cases) and hip replacement (22 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Baig in Scranton?
Yes. There are 6 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 54 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 (32 cases), hip replacement (22 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 6 orthopedic surgeons in Scranton, Dr. Baig ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Scranton has 81 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Dr. Baig's 54 Medicare procedures are below the Scranton average of 60. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Scranton.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kevin Colleran | 81 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. John Mercuri | 73 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Doherty | 66 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Theodore Tomaszewski | 44 | Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey Gillette | 40 | Hip, Knee |
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