Dr. Patricia Melvin, M.D.
Contact & Location
866-974-2673
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Phoenix, AZ 85037
Phoenix, AZ 85023
Gilbert, AZ 85297
Mesa, AZ 85202
Dr. Melvin performs more knee replacement procedures than 63% of orthopedic surgeons in Arizona, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #55 of 152 ranked knee surgeons in Arizona.
About Dr. Melvin
Practice. Dr. Patricia Melvin is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Scottsdale, Arizona. The latest annual CMS data records 49 knee replacements. That is #55 in Arizona for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2017.
Trend. Dr. Melvin first appears in the Medicare data in 2023. With 2 years on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 49 procedures is near the national average of 45.
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
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 36 procedures in 2023 and 49 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. 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. Melvin Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Arizona state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Melvin has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Melvin
How does Dr. Melvin's procedure volume compare to other Arizona surgeons?
Dr. Melvin has performed 49 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Arizona average is 72 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Melvin ranks #106 out of 191 orthopedic surgeons in Arizona.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Melvin perform?
Dr. Melvin's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 49 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Melvin 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. Melvin 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, which puts Dr. Melvin's total volume across all insurers at roughly 180 to 210 procedures against the 49 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Melvin affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Melvin is affiliated with Banner Desert Medical Center, The Core Institute Specialty Hospital, Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix.
How does Dr. Melvin compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Scottsdale?
Among the 22 orthopedic surgeons in Scottsdale, Dr. Melvin ranks #15 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Scottsdale has 377 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Melvin practices?
Banner Desert Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); The Core Institute Specialty Hospital (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Scottsdale, Arizona
Dr. Melvin's 49 Medicare procedures are below the Scottsdale average of 197. 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. Matthew Russo | 241 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Perry Evangelista | 165 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Darrin Trask | 147 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Daniel Galat | 118 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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