Dr. Scott Porter is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Davis, California. In 2023, Dr. Porter performed 36 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#204 in California) and 20 hip replacements, for a combined total of 56 procedures.
Dr. Porter's 56 Medicare procedures are near the California median of 42. The state has 608 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Medicare fee-for-service data captures roughly 33–37% of all joint replacements, so total surgical volume is likely higher.
Dr. Porter's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (36 cases) and hip replacements (20 cases).
Dr. Porter is the only orthopedic surgeon in Davis represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Verified Medicare Cases (2023)
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.
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Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2023)
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Porter
How does Dr. Porter's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
In 2023, Dr. Porter performed 56 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the California average of 65 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Porter ranks #236 out of 608 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Porter perform?
Dr. Porter's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (36 cases) and hip replacement (20 cases).
Where is Dr. Porter's practice located?
Dr. Porter practices in Davis, California. The office is located at 2020 Sutter Pl, Davis, CA 95616. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Porter for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Porter represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data for 2023, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Porter's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 56 procedures shown here.
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