Dr. Alexander Orfanos, M.D.
Contact & Location
401-457-1500
Providence, RI 02905
Lebanon, NH 03756
Lebanon, NH 03766
New London, NH 03257
Dr. Orfanos performs more knee replacement procedures than 60% of orthopedic surgeons in Rhode Island, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #9 of 23 ranked knee surgeons in Rhode Island.
About Dr. Orfanos
Practice. Dr. Alexander Orfanos is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Providence, Rhode Island. The latest annual CMS data records 33 knee replacements and 15 hip replacements, 48 procedures in all. That is #9 in Rhode Island for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2018.
Trend. Dr. Orfanos first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 33 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Providence has 8 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Orfanos also holds hospital privileges in NH and VT, a practice that extends beyond Rhode Island.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 48 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip 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. Orfanos Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Rhode Island 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Orfanos
How does Dr. Orfanos's procedure volume compare to other Rhode Island surgeons?
Dr. Orfanos has performed 48 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Rhode Island average of 56 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Orfanos ranks #14 out of 28 orthopedic surgeons in Rhode Island.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Orfanos perform?
Dr. Orfanos's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (33 cases) and hip replacement (15 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Orfanos with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Orfanos ranks #9 in Rhode Island for knee replacement with 33 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 28 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Orfanos in Providence?
Yes. There are 8 orthopedic surgeons in 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. Orfanos 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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Orfanos's total volume across all insurers at roughly 160 to 200 procedures against the 48 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.
Does Dr. Orfanos perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Orfanos's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (33 cases), hip replacement (15 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Orfanos affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Orfanos is affiliated with Littleton Regional Healthcare, Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, North Country Hospital And Health Center, Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, Mainehealth Memorial Hospital. Dr. Orfanos maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Orfanos compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Providence?
Among the 8 orthopedic surgeons in Providence, Dr. Orfanos ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Orfanos is among the highest-volume surgeons in Providence.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Orfanos practices?
Littleton Regional Healthcare (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); North Country Hospital And Health Center (2 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 Providence, Rhode Island
Dr. Orfanos's 48 Medicare procedures are below the Providence average of 52. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Providence.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Eric Cohen | 114 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Roald Llado | 70 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Andrew Green | 47 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Peter Pizzarello | 40 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Edward Paxton | 32 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Robert Shalvoy | 12 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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