Dr. C Engh, M.D.
Contact & Location
703-892-6500
Arlington, VA 22206
Alexandria, VA 22306
Dr. Engh performs more knee replacement procedures than 65% of orthopedic surgeons in Virginia, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #63 of 183 ranked knee surgeons in Virginia.
About Dr. Engh
Practice. Dr. C Engh is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Arlington, Virginia. The latest annual CMS data records 61 knee replacements and 51 hip replacements, 112 procedures in all. That is #63 in Virginia for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume has held between 82 and 152 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 61 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Arlington has 17 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 47 | 78 |
| 2014 | 56 | 73 |
| 2015 | 49 | 80 |
| 2016 | 59 | 93 |
| 2017 | 56 | 63 |
| 2018 | 42 | 66 |
| 2019 | 70 | 57 |
| 2020 | 43 | 39 |
| 2021 | 46 | 49 |
| 2022 | 56 | 38 |
| 2023 | 53 | 66 |
| 2024 | 51 | 61 |
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. Engh Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Virginia state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Engh's procedure volume has been consistent across 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 82 to 152 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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. Engh
How does Dr. Engh's procedure volume compare to other Virginia surgeons?
Dr. Engh has performed 112 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Virginia average of 82 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Engh ranks #59 out of 229 orthopedic surgeons in Virginia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Engh perform?
Dr. Engh's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (61 cases) and hip replacement (51 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Engh in Arlington?
Yes. There are 17 orthopedic surgeons in Arlington 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 Virginia surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Engh 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. Engh's total volume across all insurers at roughly 370 to 470 procedures against the 112 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.
Has Dr. Engh's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Engh's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 82 to 152 procedures per year between 2013 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Does Dr. Engh perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Engh's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (61 cases), hip replacement (51 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Engh affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Engh is affiliated with Inova Mount Vernon Hospital.
How does Dr. Engh compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Arlington?
Among the 17 orthopedic surgeons in Arlington, Dr. Engh ranks #7 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Arlington has 280 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Engh practices?
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Arlington, Virginia
Dr. Engh's 112 Medicare procedures are below the Arlington average of 183. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Arlington.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Blake Peterson | 280 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Sershon | 259 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Romness | 202 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Daniel Gerscovich | 146 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Nigel Azer | 142 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Petersen | 137 | Hip, Knee |
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