Dr. Matthew Russo, M.D.
Contact & Location
602-385-2115
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Dr. Russo performs more knee replacement procedures than 98% of orthopedic surgeons in Arizona, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #3 of 152 ranked knee surgeons in Arizona.
About Dr. Russo
Practice. Dr. Matthew Russo is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Scottsdale, Arizona. The latest annual CMS data records 150 knee replacements and 91 hip replacements, 241 procedures in all. That is #3 in Arizona for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2011.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2016 to 2024, 9 years. Volume rose from 39 procedures a year to 241, up 518%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 150 procedures is more than 3x the national average of 45. That is #173 nationally.
Local context. Scottsdale has 22 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 19 | 20 |
| 2017 | 60 | 44 |
| 2018 | 92 | 27 |
| 2019 | 141 | 48 |
| 2020 | 161 | 59 |
| 2021 | 170 | 87 |
| 2022 | 169 | 92 |
| 2023 | 131 | 150 |
| 2024 | 91 | 150 |
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. 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. Russo Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Arizona state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Russo's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 518% from 39 procedures in 2016 to 241 in the most recent data.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Russo
How does Dr. Russo's procedure volume compare to other Arizona surgeons?
Dr. Russo has performed 241 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 3x the Arizona average of 72 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Russo ranks #5 out of 191 orthopedic surgeons in Arizona.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Russo perform?
Dr. Russo's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (150 cases) and hip replacement (91 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Russo with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Russo ranks #3 in Arizona for knee replacement with 150 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 191 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Russo in Scottsdale?
Yes. There are 22 orthopedic surgeons in Scottsdale 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 Arizona surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Russo 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, which puts Dr. Russo's total volume across all insurers at roughly 810 to 1,020 procedures against the 241 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. Russo's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Russo's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 39 procedures in 2016 to 241 in the most recent data, a 518% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 281 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Russo perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Russo's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (150 cases), hip replacement (91 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. Russo compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Scottsdale?
Among the 22 orthopedic surgeons in Scottsdale, Dr. Russo ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Russo is among the highest-volume surgeons in Scottsdale.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Scottsdale, Arizona
Dr. Russo's 241 Medicare procedures are above the Scottsdale average of 203. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Scottsdale.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Timothy Kavanaugh | 377 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Bertrand Kaper | 283 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Perry Evangelista | 165 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Darrin Trask | 147 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Daniel Galat | 118 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Brian Gruber | 90 | Knee, Shoulder |
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