Dr. Neal Stansbury, M.D.
Contact & Location
610-435-1003
Allentown, PA 18103
Dr. Stansbury performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 54% of orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #43 of 95 ranked shoulder surgeons in Pennsylvania.
About Dr. Stansbury
Practice. Dr. Neal Stansbury is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The latest annual CMS data records 24 shoulder replacements and 14 knee replacements, 38 procedures in all. That is #43 in Pennsylvania for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2016 to 2024, 9 years. Volume rose from 16 procedures a year to 38, up 138%.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 24 procedures is near the national average of 29.
Local context. Allentown has 13 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 16 |
| 2017 | 0 | 14 |
| 2018 | 0 | 13 |
| 2019 | 0 | 24 |
| 2020 | 0 | 22 |
| 2021 | 0 | 25 |
| 2022 | 0 | 26 |
| 2023 | 12 | 15 |
| 2024 | 14 | 24 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 23% to 28% for knee 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. Stansbury Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
See the Top 25 shoulder replacement surgeons in Pennsylvania
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Stansbury's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 138% from 16 procedures in 2016 to 38 in the most recent data.
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 Shoulder Replacement
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Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Stansbury
How does Dr. Stansbury's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Stansbury has performed 38 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. Stansbury ranks #229 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Stansbury perform?
Dr. Stansbury's Medicare data shows procedures in shoulder replacement (24 cases) and knee replacement (14 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Stansbury in Allentown?
Yes. There are 13 orthopedic surgeons in Allentown 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. Stansbury 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Stansbury's total volume across all insurers at roughly 110 to 140 procedures against the 38 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.
Has Dr. Stansbury's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Stansbury's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 16 procedures in 2016 to 38 in the most recent data, a 138% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 38 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Stansbury perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Stansbury's Medicare data shows procedures in shoulder replacement (24 cases), knee replacement (14 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Stansbury affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Stansbury is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital, St Luke'S Hospital Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill, St Luke'S Miners Memorial Hospital.
How does Dr. Stansbury compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Allentown?
Among the 13 orthopedic surgeons in Allentown, Dr. Stansbury ranks #11 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Allentown has 285 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Stansbury practices?
Lehigh Valley Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); St Luke'S Hospital Bethlehem (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton (1 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Dr. Stansbury's 38 Medicare procedures are below the Allentown average of 168. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Allentown.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Eric Lebby | 285 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Paul Pollice | 239 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Gregor Hawk | 191 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Jonathon Brown | 169 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Gregory Gilson | 128 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kevin Anbari | 124 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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