Dr. Scott Galey, M.D.
Contact & Location
970-493-0112
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Loveland, CO 80538
Greeley, CO 80634
Dr. Galey performs more knee replacement procedures than 82% of orthopedic surgeons in Colorado, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #21 of 118 ranked knee surgeons in Colorado.
About Dr. Galey
Practice. Dr. Scott Galey is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Fort Collins, Colorado. The latest annual CMS data records 68 knee replacements and 53 hip replacements, 121 procedures in all. That is #21 in Colorado for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2017.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2022 to 2024, 3 years. Volume rose from 14 procedures a year to 121, up 764%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 68 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Fort Collins has 10 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 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 14 |
| 2023 | 38 | 27 |
| 2024 | 53 | 68 |
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. Galey Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Colorado state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Galey's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 3 years, increasing 764% from 14 procedures in 2022 to 121 in the most recent data.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Galey
How does Dr. Galey's procedure volume compare to other Colorado surgeons?
Dr. Galey has performed 121 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Colorado average of 64 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Galey ranks #20 out of 169 orthopedic surgeons in Colorado.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Galey perform?
Dr. Galey's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (68 cases) and hip replacement (53 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Galey in Fort Collins?
Yes. There are 10 orthopedic surgeons in Fort Collins 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 Colorado surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Galey 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. Galey's total volume across all insurers at roughly 400 to 510 procedures against the 121 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. Galey's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Galey's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 14 procedures in 2022 to 121 in the most recent data, a 764% increase over 3 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 121 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Galey perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Galey's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (68 cases), hip replacement (53 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Galey affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Galey is affiliated with Poudre Valley Hospital, Medical Center Of The Rockies, Uchealth Greeley Hospital, Yuma District Hospital.
How does Dr. Galey compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Fort Collins?
Among the 10 orthopedic surgeons in Fort Collins, Dr. Galey ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Fort Collins has 364 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Galey practices?
Poudre Valley Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Medical Center Of The Rockies (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Uchealth Greeley Hospital (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 Fort Collins, Colorado
Dr. Galey's 121 Medicare procedures are below the Fort Collins average of 190. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Fort Collins.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kirk Kindsfater | 364 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Clifford Clark | 282 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Riley Hale | 255 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Rocci Trumper | 128 | Knee |
| Dr. Sean Grey | 123 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Ryan Hartman | 56 | Knee, Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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