Dr. Stephen Cummings, M.D.
Contact & Location
757-327-0657
Newport News, VA 23606
Dr. Cummings performs more knee replacement procedures than 88% of orthopedic surgeons in Virginia, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #21 of 183 ranked knee surgeons in Virginia.
About Dr. Cummings
Practice. Dr. Stephen Cummings is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Newport News, Virginia. The latest annual CMS data records 121 knee replacements, 60 hip replacements, and 21 shoulder replacements, 202 procedures in all. That is #21 in Virginia for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 53 procedures a year to 202, up 281%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 121 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Local context. Newport News has 13 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 | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 19 | 34 | 0 |
| 2014 | 33 | 47 | 0 |
| 2015 | 24 | 28 | 0 |
| 2016 | 33 | 37 | 0 |
| 2017 | 39 | 59 | 0 |
| 2018 | 34 | 101 | 0 |
| 2019 | 52 | 124 | 17 |
| 2020 | 45 | 100 | 15 |
| 2021 | 64 | 119 | 0 |
| 2022 | 84 | 114 | 11 |
| 2023 | 51 | 136 | 0 |
| 2024 | 60 | 121 | 21 |
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, 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Cummings Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Virginia state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Cummings's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 281% from 53 procedures in 2013 to 202 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Cummings
How does Dr. Cummings's procedure volume compare to other Virginia surgeons?
Dr. Cummings has performed 202 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Virginia average of 82 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Cummings ranks #18 out of 229 orthopedic surgeons in Virginia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Cummings perform?
Dr. Cummings performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (121 cases), hip replacement (60 cases), shoulder replacement (21 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Cummings in Newport News?
Yes. There are 13 orthopedic surgeons in Newport News 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. Cummings 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Cummings's total volume across all insurers at roughly 670 to 840 procedures against the 202 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. Cummings's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Cummings's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 53 procedures in 2013 to 202 in the most recent data, a 281% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 209 procedures in 2022.
Does Dr. Cummings perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Cummings's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (121 cases), hip replacement (60 cases), shoulder replacement (21 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Cummings among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Cummings affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Cummings is affiliated with Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital, Sentara Careplex Hospital, Riverside Doctors' Hospital Of Williamsburg, Sentara Obici Hospital.
How does Dr. Cummings compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Newport News?
Among the 13 orthopedic surgeons in Newport News, Dr. Cummings ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Cummings is among the highest-volume surgeons in Newport News.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Cummings practices?
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Sentara Careplex Hospital (4 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Newport News, Virginia
Dr. Cummings's 202 Medicare procedures are above the Newport News average of 139. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Newport News.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Anthony Carter | 321 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kalain Workman | 127 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Boyd Haynes | 123 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John David Burrow | 78 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Daniel Cavazos | 69 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. John Aldridge | 56 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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