Dr. Elshaday Belay, M.D.
Contact & Location
703-810-5223
Fairfax, VA 22033
Durham, NC 27705
Dr. Belay performs more hip replacement procedures than 38% of orthopedic surgeons in Virginia, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #77 of 126 ranked hip surgeons in Virginia.
About Dr. Belay
Practice. Dr. Elshaday Belay is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Fairfax, Virginia. The latest annual CMS data records 32 hip replacements and 20 knee replacements, 52 procedures in all. That is #77 in Virginia for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2017.
Trend. Dr. Belay first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 32 procedures is near the national average of 36.
Local context. Fairfax has 9 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 52 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee 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. Belay Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Virginia 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Hip Replacement
If you are considering hip replacement surgery, these evidence-based guides can help you prepare and recover:
Understanding the progression from conservative treatments to surgical intervention, and how to determine when hip replacement becomes the right choice.
Questions to Ask Your Surgeon Before Joint ReplacementA practical checklist of questions covering experience, technique, hospital choice, and recovery expectations to discuss during your surgical consultation.
Home Safety: Creating Your Recovery SanctuaryRoom-by-room modifications, equipment recommendations, and fall-prevention strategies to prepare your home for a safe post-surgical recovery.
Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after hip replacement surgery:
Individual recovery varies based on overall health, age, and adherence to physical therapy. View full hip replacement recovery guide and product recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Belay
How does Dr. Belay's procedure volume compare to other Virginia surgeons?
Dr. Belay has performed 52 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Virginia average is 82 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Belay ranks #115 out of 229 orthopedic surgeons in Virginia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Belay perform?
Dr. Belay's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (32 cases) and knee replacement (20 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Belay in Fairfax?
Yes. There are 9 orthopedic surgeons in Fairfax 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. Belay 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Belay's total volume across all insurers at roughly 170 to 210 procedures against the 52 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. Belay perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Belay's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (32 cases), knee replacement (20 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Belay affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Belay is affiliated with Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Virginia Hospital Center, Reston Hospital Center, Uva Health Haymarket Medical Center, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital.
How does Dr. Belay compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Fairfax?
Among the 9 orthopedic surgeons in Fairfax, Dr. Belay ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Fairfax has 292 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Belay practices?
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Virginia Hospital Center (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Reston Hospital Center (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 Fairfax, Virginia
Dr. Belay's 52 Medicare procedures are below the Fairfax average of 98. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Fairfax.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Bradley Boyd | 292 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joshua Campbell | 154 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Novak | 64 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Hrishikesh Gogineni | 47 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Keith Lawhorn | 41 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Ryan Miyamoto | 36 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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