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Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD

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(Dr. William B. Balcom, MD)

(246 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Penn State College of Medicine (1988)

Professional interests include: total joint replacement, shoulder replacement, knee replacement, and more.

151 Main Street 1 (
Shrewsbury, MA 01545

(508) 486-4472

Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD is an orthopedist in Worcester, MA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Penn State College of Medicine in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD is affiliated with Reliant Medical Group and RELIANT MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Reliant Medical Group

123 Summer Street 1 (
Worcester, MA 01608

(508) 964-5580

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Reliant Medical Group

151 Main Street 1 (
Shrewsbury, MA 01545

(508) 486-4472

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24 Newton Street 1 (
Southborough, MA 01772

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Some issues Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

total hip replacement

total joint replacement

In 2012, Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD had a list price for hip arthroplasty, hip reconstruction, hip replacement, hip surgery, total hip replacement, and total joint replacement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD treated as an orthopedist in Worcester, MA during 2012 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	55
doctor visit	248
injections	55
joint surgery	34
lower extremity surgery	34
reconstructive surgery	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD treated as an orthopedist in Worcester, MA during 2013 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, aspiration and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	57
doctor visit	267
injections	57
joint surgery	57
lower extremity surgery	57
reconstructive surgery	57

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	209
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	24
Less than 65	89

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD treated as an orthopedist in Worcester, MA during 2014 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery, lower extremity surgery and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	68
doctor visit	345
injections	68
joint surgery	76
lower extremity surgery	76
reconstructive surgery	76

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	290
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	29
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD treated as an orthopedist in Worcester, MA during 2015 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	107
doctor visit	328
injections	107
joint surgery	69
lower extremity surgery	69
reconstructive surgery	69

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	388

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	554
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	66
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD treated as an orthopedist in Worcester, MA during 2016 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	99
doctor visit	386
injections	99
joint surgery	85
lower extremity surgery	85
reconstructive surgery	85

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD.

**Gender**
Male	141
Female	196

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	27
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD in 2016

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD treated as an orthopedist in Worcester, MA during 2017 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	138
doctor visit	508
injections	138
joint surgery	91
lower extremity surgery	91
minimally invasive procedures	11
reconstructive surgery	80

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD.

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	377
Black	0
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	37
Less than 65	94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD in 2017

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD treated as an orthopedist in Worcester, MA during 2018 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	161
blood draw	19
doctor visit	523
injections	161
joint surgery	85
lower extremity surgery	85
reconstructive surgery	85

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD.

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	263

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	384
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	34
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD treated as an orthopedist in Worcester, MA during 2019 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	220
doctor visit	600
injections	220
joint surgery	86
lower extremity surgery	86
reconstructive surgery	86

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD.

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	293

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	437
Black	11
Hispanic	22
Asian	11
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	55
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD treated as an orthopedist in Worcester, MA during 2020 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	160
doctor visit	466
injections	160
joint surgery	52
lower extremity surgery	52
reconstructive surgery	52

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	338
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	24
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD treated as an orthopedist in Worcester, MA during 2021 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	162
doctor visit	504
injections	162
joint surgery	76
lower extremity surgery	76
reconstructive surgery	76

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD.

**Gender**
Male	168
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	330
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	27
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD treated as an orthopedist in Worcester, MA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	182
doctor visit	464
injections	182
joint surgery	72
lower extremity surgery	72
reconstructive surgery	72

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD.

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	345
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	24
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	3
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD treated as an orthopedist in Worcester, MA were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

aspiration	128
blood draw	19
doctor visit	421
injections	128
joint surgery	71
lower extremity surgery	71
minimally invasive procedures	11
reconstructive surgery	70

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	324
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	12
Other	6

**Age**
75 to 84	91
85 and over	31
Less than 65	74
65 to 74	165

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD graduated from Penn State College of Medicine in 1988. He completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine (1988)

Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Reliant Medical Group

RELIANT MEDICAL GROUP INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 246 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Worcester, MA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Exactech, Inc.	$89,553 Optetrak $36,719	Novation $33,237	Truliant $12,284	Equinoxe $6,119	NOVATION HIP $1,194
ENCORE MEDICAL, LP	$3,864 DJO SURGICAL $3,487	DJO Surgical Empowr Knee System $85	$292

**Types of Payments**
Royalty or License	$60,399
Consulting Fee	$23,750
Travel and Lodging	$4,724
Honoraria	$2,948
Food and Beverage	$1,596

Research Payments

Dr. William Brian Balcom, MD has received 46 research payments totaling $59,635.

Biography

Dr. William Balcom is a medical specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. The average patient rating for Dr. Balcom is 4.5 stars (out of 5). Areas of particular interest for Dr. Balcom include hip replacement, knee replacement, and total joint replacement. He is professionally affiliated with Reliant Medical Group. Reliant Medical Group reports that Dr. Balcom is accepting new patients at his office in Southborough, MA. Before completing his residency at UMass Memorial Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Balcom attended medical school at Penn State College of Medicine.