Dr. Alanna Balboni, MD
Dr. Alanna Balboni is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in East Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Balboni has performed 15 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#13 in Rhode Island) and 14 knee replacements, for a combined total of 29 procedures.
In Rhode Island, Dr. Balboni performs below average in hip (15 vs 31 avg), below average in knee (14 vs 40 avg).
Dr. Balboni's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (15 cases) and knee replacements (14 cases).
East Providence is home to 6 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the East Providence area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Balboni first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Balboni's 15 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,526 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. Balboni Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Rhode Island state average.
Contact & Location
East Providence, RI 02914
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Balboni
How does Dr. Balboni's procedure volume compare to other Rhode Island surgeons?
Dr. Balboni has performed 29 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Rhode Island average is 53 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Balboni ranks #18 out of 31 orthopedic surgeons in Rhode Island.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Balboni perform?
Dr. Balboni's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (15 cases) and knee replacement (14 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Balboni with hip replacement surgery?
Dr. Balboni ranks #13 in Rhode Island for hip replacement with 15 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 31 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Balboni in East Providence?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in East Providence 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 Rhode Island surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Balboni 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. Balboni's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 29 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Balboni perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Balboni's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (15 cases), knee replacement (14 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. Balboni compare to other orthopedic surgeons in East Providence?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in East Providence, Dr. Balboni ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in East Providence has 123 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in East Providence, Rhode Island
Dr. Balboni's 29 Medicare procedures are below the East Providence average of 72. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in East Providence.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Valentin Antoci | 123 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Froehlich | 90 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Derek Jenkins | 81 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Walsh | 78 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Tapscott | 31 | Shoulder |
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