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