Dr. Andrew Gambone, M.D.
Contact & Location
582-220-2310
State College, PA 16803
Dr. Gambone performs more joint replacement procedures than 3% of orthopedic surgeons in Delaware, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #30 of 31 orthopedic surgeons in Delaware.
About Dr. Gambone
Practice. Dr. Andrew Gambone is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Dover, Delaware. The latest annual CMS data records 17 shoulder replacements. That is #7 in Delaware for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2011.
Trend. Dr. Gambone first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 17 procedures is below the national average of 29. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Dover has 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 17 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Gambone Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Delaware state average.
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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Shoulder Replacement
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Nutrition and Recovery After Joint ReplacementHow protein intake, anti-inflammatory foods, hydration, and targeted supplements support bone healing and tissue repair after surgery.
Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after shoulder replacement surgery:
Individual recovery varies based on overall health, age, and adherence to physical therapy. View full shoulder replacement recovery guide and product recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Gambone
How does Dr. Gambone's procedure volume compare to other Delaware surgeons?
Dr. Gambone has performed 17 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Delaware average is 101 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Gambone ranks #30 out of 31 orthopedic surgeons in Delaware.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Gambone perform?
Dr. Gambone's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 17 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Gambone with shoulder replacement surgery?
Dr. Gambone ranks #7 in Delaware for shoulder replacement with 17 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 31 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Gambone's practice located?
Dr. Gambone's current practice address is in State College, PA. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Gambone's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Dover, Delaware.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Gambone 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Gambone's total volume across all insurers at roughly 50 to 60 procedures against the 17 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Gambone affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Gambone is affiliated with Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus, Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus.
How does Dr. Gambone compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Dover?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Dover, Dr. Gambone ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Dover has 167 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Gambone practices?
Bayhealth Medical Center, Kent Campus (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Dover, Delaware
Dr. Gambone's 17 Medicare procedures are below the Dover average of 80. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Dover.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Stephen Manifold | 167 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. John Burger | 122 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Steven Tooze | 81 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Lawrence Piccioni | 14 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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