Dr. Michael Pitta, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Michael Pitta is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Monterey, California. In 2023, Dr. Pitta performed 94 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#48 in California) and 86 hip replacements (#27 in California), for a combined total of 180 procedures. This places Dr. Pitta among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in California.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
94 verified cases
#48 in California
Hip Replacement
86 verified cases
#27 in California

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Pitta

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (180 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Pitta, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 831-648-7200
12 Upper Ragsdale Dr Ste A
Monterey, CA 93940
NPI: 1508165721
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 15 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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