Dr. Nikos Pavlides, MD
Dr. Nikos Pavlides is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pavlides has completed 75 knee replacements (#50 in Pennsylvania), 32 hip replacements, and 21 shoulder replacements, totaling 128 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Pennsylvania, Dr. Pavlides performs above average in knee (75 vs 45 avg), near average in hip (32 vs 34 avg), below average in shoulder (21 vs 29 avg).
Dr. Pavlides performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (75 cases), followed by hip replacements (32) and shoulder replacements (21).
Dr. Pavlides is the only orthopedic surgeon in Pottstown represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Pavlides extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 71 to 128 in the most recent data, a 80% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Pavlides's 75 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
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. Pavlides Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Contact & Location
Pottstown, PA 19464
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Pavlides's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 80% from 71 procedures in 2013 to 128 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Pavlides
How does Dr. Pavlides's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Pavlides has performed 128 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Pennsylvania average of 63 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Pavlides ranks #47 out of 388 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Pavlides perform?
Dr. Pavlides performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (75 cases), hip replacement (32 cases), shoulder replacement (21 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Where is Dr. Pavlides's practice located?
Dr. Pavlides practices in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. The office is located at 1561 Medical Dr, Pottstown, PA 19464. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Pavlides for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Pavlides 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. Pavlides's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 128 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Pavlides's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Pavlides's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 71 procedures in 2013 to 128 in the most recent data, a 80% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 131 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Pavlides perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Pavlides's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (75 cases), hip replacement (32 cases), shoulder replacement (21 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Pavlides among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Pavlides affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Pavlides is affiliated with Pottstown Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Pavlides practices?
Pottstown Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Phoenixville Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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