Dr. Oren Goltzer, M.D.
Contact & Location
404-778-6970
Atlanta, GA 30329
Dr. Goltzer performs more knee replacement procedures than 89% of orthopedic surgeons in Georgia, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #22 of 203 ranked knee surgeons in Georgia.
About Dr. Goltzer
Practice. Dr. Oren Goltzer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Atlanta, Georgia. The latest annual CMS data records 73 knee replacements and 49 hip replacements, 122 procedures in all. That is #22 in Georgia for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2012.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2018 to 2024, 7 years. Volume rose from 37 procedures a year to 122, up 230%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 73 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Atlanta has 30 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 | 15 | 22 |
| 2019 | 14 | 16 |
| 2020 | 13 | 14 |
| 2021 | 21 | 21 |
| 2022 | 29 | 31 |
| 2023 | 47 | 65 |
| 2024 | 49 | 73 |
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. Goltzer Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Georgia state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Goltzer's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 7 years, increasing 230% from 37 procedures in 2018 to 122 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. Goltzer
How does Dr. Goltzer's procedure volume compare to other Georgia surgeons?
Dr. Goltzer has performed 122 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Georgia average of 55 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Goltzer ranks #23 out of 245 orthopedic surgeons in Georgia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Goltzer perform?
Dr. Goltzer's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (73 cases) and hip replacement (49 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Goltzer in Atlanta?
Yes. There are 30 orthopedic surgeons in Atlanta 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 Georgia surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Goltzer 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. Goltzer's total volume across all insurers at roughly 410 to 510 procedures against the 122 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. Goltzer's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Goltzer's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 37 procedures in 2018 to 122 in the most recent data, a 230% increase over 7 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 122 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Goltzer perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Goltzer's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (73 cases), hip replacement (49 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Goltzer affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Goltzer is affiliated with Emory Johns Creek Hospital, Saint Joseph'S Hospital Of Atlanta, Inc, Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown.
How does Dr. Goltzer compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Atlanta?
Among the 30 orthopedic surgeons in Atlanta, Dr. Goltzer ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Atlanta has 249 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Goltzer practices?
Emory Johns Creek Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Saint Joseph'S Hospital Of Atlanta, Inc (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Emory University Hospital (4 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 Atlanta, Georgia
Dr. Goltzer's 122 Medicare procedures are below the Atlanta average of 164. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Atlanta.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Mark Hanna | 249 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Bradbury | 207 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey Peretz | 182 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Stephen Smith | 147 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Greg Erens | 135 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ajay Premkumar | 104 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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