Orthopedic, neurological surgeons: 10 fast facts

Five fast facts on neurological surgery, based on the Merritt Hawkins physician revenue calculator and the 2020 Medscape physician compensation report:

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1. Number of neurological surgeons in the U.S.: 4,751

2. Board certification: 82 percent

3. Surgeons age 55 and older: 49 percent

4. Average revenue generated: $2.4 million

5. Mean annual salary for neurosurgeons: $645,000

Five quick statistics on the field of orthopedics, based on the Merritt Hawkins physician revenue calculator and the 2021 Medscape physician compensation report.

1. Number of orthopedic U.S. surgeons: 17,368

2. Board certification: 86 percent

3. Surgeons age 55 and older: 58 percent

4. Average Revenue generated: $2.7 million

5. Mean Salary: $511,000

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