Dr. Bryan Scott, MD
Dr. Bryan Scott is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Chicago, Illinois. A Medicare provider since 2016, Dr. Scott has performed 76 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#55 in Illinois) and 34 hip replacements, for a combined total of 110 procedures.
In Illinois, Dr. Scott performs above average in knee (76 vs 51 avg), near average in hip (34 vs 38 avg).
Dr. Scott's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (76 cases) and hip replacements (34 cases).
Beyond general orthopedic surgery, Dr. Scott holds additional credentials in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery, reflecting subspecialty training that may benefit patients with complex joint conditions.
Chicago is home to 43 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Chicago area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Scott first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Scott's 76 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
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. Scott Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Contact & Location
Chicago, IL 60657
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Scott 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. Scott
How does Dr. Scott's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Scott has performed 110 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Illinois average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Scott ranks #64 out of 323 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Scott perform?
Dr. Scott's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (76 cases) and hip replacement (34 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Scott in Chicago?
Yes. There are 43 orthopedic surgeons in Chicago 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 Illinois surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Scott 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. Scott's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 110 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Scott perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Scott's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (76 cases), hip replacement (34 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Scott affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Scott is affiliated with Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center.
How does Dr. Scott compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Chicago?
Among the 43 orthopedic surgeons in Chicago, Dr. Scott ranks #10 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Chicago has 308 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Scott practices?
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center (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 Chicago, Illinois
Dr. Scott's 110 Medicare procedures are below the Chicago average of 219. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Chicago.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Denis Nam | 308 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Vasili Karas | 269 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Raju Ghate | 256 | Knee |
| Dr. Hany Bedair | 238 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Bryan Haughom | 189 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brett Levine | 160 | Hip, Knee |
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