Shoulder
Dr. Sarah Nelson, M.D.
Dr. Sarah Nelson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Dr. Nelson has performed 14 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements, ranking #53 in Virginia.
In Virginia, Dr. Nelson performs below average in shoulder (14 vs 34 avg).
Dr. Nelson's Medicare data shows a focused shoulder replacement practice with 14 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. Nelson is the only orthopedic surgeon in Fort Belvoir represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Nelson first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Nelson's 14 shoulder replacement procedures is below the national average of 28 among 2,092 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. Nelson Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Virginia state average.
Contact & Location
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Nelson
How does Dr. Nelson's procedure volume compare to other Virginia surgeons?
Dr. Nelson has performed 14 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Virginia average is 83 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Nelson ranks #208 out of 223 orthopedic surgeons in Virginia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Nelson perform?
Dr. Nelson's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 14 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Nelson's practice located?
Dr. Nelson practices in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The office is located at 9300 Dewitt Loop, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Nelson for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Nelson 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. Nelson's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 14 procedures shown here.
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