Dr. Sania Mahmood
Contact & Location
York, PA 17402
Dr. Sania Mahmood is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in York, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mahmood has performed 21 Medicare-verified hip replacements, ranking #137 in Pennsylvania.
In Pennsylvania, Dr. Mahmood performs below average in hip (21 vs 37 avg).
Dr. Mahmood's Medicare data shows a focused hip replacement practice with 21 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
York is home to 13 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the York area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Mahmood first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2024. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Mahmood's 21 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,532 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Mahmood Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
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 Hip Replacement
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Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Mahmood
How does Dr. Mahmood's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Mahmood has performed 21 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. Mahmood ranks #301 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Mahmood perform?
Dr. Mahmood's reported Medicare volume is focused on hip replacement, with 21 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Mahmood in York?
Yes. There are 13 orthopedic surgeons in York 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. Mahmood 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. Mahmood's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 21 procedures shown here.
Which hospitals is Dr. Mahmood affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Mahmood is affiliated with Oss Orthopaedic Hospital, Wellspan York Hospital, Upmc Memorial, Gettysburg Hospital, Upmc Hanover.
How does Dr. Mahmood compare to other orthopedic surgeons in York?
Among the 13 orthopedic surgeons in York, Dr. Mahmood ranks #13 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in York has 130 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Mahmood practices?
Oss Orthopaedic Hospital (hip/knee complication rate better than national average); Wellspan York Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Upmc Memorial (3 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 York, Pennsylvania
Dr. Mahmood's 21 Medicare procedures are below the York average of 80. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in York.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. George Margetas | 130 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Corey Caruthers | 123 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Albert Folgueras | 81 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Aubrey Ashie | 73 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Brent Hines | 73 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Todd Curran | 58 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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