Dr. Zachary Mosher, MD
Dr. Zachary Mosher is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Huntsville, Alabama. A Medicare provider since 2018, Dr. Mosher has performed 38 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#28 in Alabama) and 30 hip replacements, for a combined total of 68 procedures.
In Alabama, Dr. Mosher performs near average in knee (38 vs 34 avg), near average in hip (30 vs 27 avg).
Dr. Mosher's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (38 cases) and hip replacements (30 cases).
Huntsville is home to 14 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Huntsville area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Mosher first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Mosher's 38 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
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. Mosher Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Alabama state average.
Contact & Location
Huntsville, AL 35802
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Mosher
How does Dr. Mosher's procedure volume compare to other Alabama surgeons?
Dr. Mosher has performed 68 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Alabama average of 47 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Mosher ranks #25 out of 129 orthopedic surgeons in Alabama.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Mosher perform?
Dr. Mosher's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (38 cases) and hip replacement (30 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Mosher in Huntsville?
Yes. There are 14 orthopedic surgeons in Huntsville 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 Alabama surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Mosher 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. Mosher's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 68 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Mosher perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Mosher's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (38 cases), hip replacement (30 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Mosher affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Mosher is affiliated with Crestwood Medical Center, Marshall Medical Centers South Campus, Huntsville Hospital.
How does Dr. Mosher compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Huntsville?
Among the 14 orthopedic surgeons in Huntsville, Dr. Mosher ranks #7 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Huntsville has 288 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Mosher practices?
Crestwood Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Marshall Medical Centers South Campus (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Huntsville Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Huntsville, Alabama
Dr. Mosher's 68 Medicare procedures are below the Huntsville average of 136. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Huntsville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Christopher Parks | 288 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Bradley Wills | 176 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Thomasson | 141 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Matthew Clayton | 137 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Griffin | 76 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Eric Janssen | 69 | Knee, Shoulder |
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