Dr. Scott Fielder, M.D.
Contact & Location
219-326-2663
La Porte, IN 46350
Dr. Fielder performs more hip replacement procedures than 6% of orthopedic surgeons in Indiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #120 of 128 ranked hip surgeons in Indiana.
About Dr. Fielder
Practice. Dr. Scott Fielder is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in La Porte, Indiana. The latest annual CMS data records 12 hip replacements. That is #120 in Indiana for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 54 in 2014 and stands at 12 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 12 procedures is below the national average of 36. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 11 | 19 |
| 2014 | 12 | 42 |
| 2015 | 0 | 33 |
| 2016 | 0 | 28 |
| 2017 | 0 | 31 |
| 2018 | 0 | 25 |
| 2019 | 0 | 16 |
| 2020 | 0 | 11 |
| 2021 | 0 | 19 |
| 2022 | 0 | 13 |
| 2023 | 11 | 15 |
| 2024 | 12 | 0 |
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 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. Fielder Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Indiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Fielder's recorded volume peaked at 54 procedures in 2014 and stood at 12 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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 Hip Replacement
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Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Fielder
How does Dr. Fielder's procedure volume compare to other Indiana surgeons?
Dr. Fielder has performed 12 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Indiana average is 60 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Fielder ranks #208 out of 224 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Fielder perform?
Dr. Fielder's reported Medicare volume is focused on hip replacement, with 12 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Fielder's practice located?
Dr. Fielder practices in La Porte, Indiana. The office is located at 401 Newport Blvd, La Porte, IN 46350. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Fielder for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Fielder 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Fielder's total volume across all insurers at roughly 40 to 50 procedures against the 12 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. Fielder's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Fielder's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 54 procedures in 2014 and was 12 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Which hospitals is Dr. Fielder affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Fielder is affiliated with Northwest Health-La Porte, Northwest Health- Starke, Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Northwest Health- Porter.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Fielder practices?
Northwest Health-La Porte (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Northwest Health- Starke (3 out of 5 CMS stars); Pulaski Memorial Hospital (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Patient Resources & Verification
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