Knee
Dr. Michael Belanger, M.D.
Dr. Michael Belanger is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Johnston, Rhode Island. Dr. Belanger has performed 23 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #16 in Rhode Island.
In Rhode Island, Dr. Belanger performs below average in knee (23 vs 40 avg).
Dr. Belanger's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 23 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.
Dr. Belanger is the only orthopedic surgeon in Johnston represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Belanger's Medicare data spans 11 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 39 procedures in 2022 before settling at 23 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Belanger's 23 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. Belanger Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Rhode Island state average.
Contact & Location
Johnston, RI 02919
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Belanger's recorded volume peaked at 39 procedures in 2022 and stood at 23 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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. Belanger
How does Dr. Belanger's procedure volume compare to other Rhode Island surgeons?
Dr. Belanger has performed 23 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. Belanger ranks #22 out of 31 orthopedic surgeons in Rhode Island.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Belanger perform?
Dr. Belanger's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 23 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Belanger with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Belanger ranks #16 in Rhode Island for knee replacement with 23 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 31 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Belanger's practice located?
Dr. Belanger practices in Johnston, Rhode Island. The office is located at 1524 Atwood Ave, Johnston, RI 02919. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Belanger for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Belanger 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. Belanger's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 23 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Belanger's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Belanger's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 39 procedures in 2022 and was 23 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Which hospitals is Dr. Belanger affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Belanger is affiliated with Our Lady Of Fatima Hospital, Landmark Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Belanger practices?
Our Lady Of Fatima Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Landmark Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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