Dr. Mirza Shahid Baig, M.D.
Contact & Location
570-703-7209
Scranton, PA 18510
Muncy, PA 17756
Dr. Baig performs more knee replacement procedures than 74% of orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #80 of 308 ranked knee surgeons in Pennsylvania.
About Dr. Baig
Practice. Dr. Mirza Shahid Baig is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The latest annual CMS data records 57 knee replacements and 17 hip replacements, 74 procedures in all. That is #80 in Pennsylvania for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2021.
Trend. Dr. Baig first appears in the Medicare data in 2023. With 2 years on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 57 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Scranton has 9 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 54 procedures in 2023 and 74 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip 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. 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 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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Baig's total volume across all insurers at roughly 260 to 320 procedures against the 74 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.
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 |
Patient Resources & Verification
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