Dr. Jessica Morton, M.D.
Dr. Jessica Morton is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Danbury, Connecticut. A Medicare provider since 2016, Dr. Morton has performed 17 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#41 in Connecticut) and 16 knee replacements, for a combined total of 33 procedures.
In Connecticut, Dr. Morton performs below average in hip (17 vs 31 avg), below average in knee (16 vs 34 avg).
Dr. Morton's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (17 cases) and knee replacements (16 cases).
Danbury is home to 8 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Danbury area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Morton first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Morton's 17 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. Morton Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Connecticut state average.
Contact & Location
Danbury, CT 06810
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Morton has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Morton
How does Dr. Morton's procedure volume compare to other Connecticut surgeons?
Dr. Morton has performed 33 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Connecticut average is 47 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Morton ranks #52 out of 101 orthopedic surgeons in Connecticut.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Morton perform?
Dr. Morton's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (17 cases) and knee replacement (16 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Morton in Danbury?
Yes. There are 8 orthopedic surgeons in Danbury 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 Connecticut surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Morton 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. Morton's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 33 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Morton perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Morton's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (17 cases), knee replacement (16 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Morton affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Morton is affiliated with Nyu Langone Hospitals. Dr. Morton maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Morton compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Danbury?
Among the 8 orthopedic surgeons in Danbury, Dr. Morton ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Danbury has 68 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Morton practices?
Nyu Langone Hospitals (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate better than national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Danbury, Connecticut
Dr. Morton's 33 Medicare procedures are below the Danbury average of 37. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Danbury.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. John Dunleavy | 68 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Deveney | 58 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Douglas Henshaw | 44 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Philip Mulieri | 21 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Michael Brand | 17 | Knee |
| Dr. Theodore Wolfson | 17 | Shoulder |
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