Dr. Michael Staebler, M.D.
Dr. Michael Staebler is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Middletown, Rhode Island. Dr. Staebler has performed 14 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#15 in Rhode Island) and 11 knee replacements, for a combined total of 25 procedures.
In Rhode Island, Dr. Staebler performs below average in hip (14 vs 31 avg), below average in knee (11 vs 40 avg).
Dr. Staebler's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (14 cases) and knee replacements (11 cases).
Dr. Staebler is the only orthopedic surgeon in Middletown represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Staebler extend back to 2014, covering 3 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 12 to 25 in the most recent data, a 108% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Staebler's 14 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. Staebler Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Rhode Island state average.
Contact & Location
Middletown, RI 02842
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Staebler's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 3 years, increasing 108% from 12 procedures in 2014 to 25 in the most recent data.
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. Staebler
How does Dr. Staebler's procedure volume compare to other Rhode Island surgeons?
Dr. Staebler has performed 25 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. Staebler ranks #21 out of 31 orthopedic surgeons in Rhode Island.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Staebler perform?
Dr. Staebler's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (14 cases) and knee replacement (11 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Staebler with hip replacement surgery?
Dr. Staebler ranks #15 in Rhode Island for hip replacement with 14 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 31 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Staebler's practice located?
Dr. Staebler practices in Middletown, Rhode Island. The office is located at 345 Valley Rd, Middletown, RI 02842. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Staebler for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Staebler 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. Staebler's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 25 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Staebler's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Staebler's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 12 procedures in 2014 to 25 in the most recent data, a 108% increase over 3 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 25 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Staebler perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Staebler's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (14 cases), knee replacement (11 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Staebler affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Staebler is affiliated with Newport Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Staebler practices?
Newport Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Rhode Island Hospital (3 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.
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