Dr. Young Jee, M.D.
Dr. Young Jee is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Dr. Jee has performed 29 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#179 in Pennsylvania) and 22 hip replacements, for a combined total of 51 procedures.
In Pennsylvania, Dr. Jee performs below average in knee (29 vs 45 avg), below average in hip (22 vs 34 avg).
Dr. Jee's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (29 cases) and hip replacements (22 cases).
Lancaster is home to 25 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Lancaster area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Jee first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Jee's 29 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. Jee Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Contact & Location
Lancaster, PA 17601
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Jee
How does Dr. Jee's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Jee has performed 51 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Pennsylvania average of 63 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Jee ranks #171 out of 388 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Jee perform?
Dr. Jee's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (29 cases) and hip replacement (22 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Jee in Lancaster?
Yes. There are 25 orthopedic surgeons in Lancaster 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. Jee 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. Jee's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 51 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Jee perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Jee's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (29 cases), hip replacement (22 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Jee affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Jee is affiliated with Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center, Lancaster General Hospital, Penn State Health St. Joseph, Upmc Lititz, Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.
How does Dr. Jee compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Lancaster?
Among the 25 orthopedic surgeons in Lancaster, Dr. Jee ranks #12 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Lancaster has 152 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Jee practices?
Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Lancaster General Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Penn State Health St. Joseph (4 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Dr. Jee's 51 Medicare procedures are below the Lancaster average of 109. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Lancaster.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Thomas Renz | 152 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Carl Becker | 118 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Gregory Tocks | 115 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. David Gregory | 115 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Gary Zartman | 109 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Cooke | 102 | Hip, Knee |
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