Hip
Dr. Matthew Zapf, MD, MSC
Dr. Matthew Zapf is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Palm Springs, California. A Medicare provider since 2014, Dr. Zapf has performed 13 Medicare-verified hip replacements, ranking #301 in California.
In California, Dr. Zapf performs below average in hip (13 vs 41 avg).
Dr. Zapf's Medicare data shows a focused hip replacement practice with 13 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Palm Springs is home to 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Palm Springs area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Zapf first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2018. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Zapf's 13 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,526 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Zapf Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Contact & Location
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Zapf has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2018. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Zapf
How does Dr. Zapf's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Zapf has performed 13 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The California average is 65 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Zapf ranks #550 out of 608 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Zapf perform?
Dr. Zapf's reported Medicare volume is focused on hip replacement, with 13 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Zapf in Palm Springs?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Palm Springs 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 California surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Zapf 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. Zapf's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 13 procedures shown here.
How does Dr. Zapf compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Palm Springs?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Palm Springs, Dr. Zapf ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Palm Springs has 139 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Palm Springs, California
Dr. Zapf's 13 Medicare procedures are below the Palm Springs average of 66. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Palm Springs.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Dustin Briggs | 139 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Bell | 82 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Savin | 79 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Louis Stabile | 19 | Hip |
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