Dr. Scott Fielder, MD
Contact & Location
219-326-2663
La Porte, IN 46350
About Dr. Fielder
Dr. Scott Fielder is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in La Porte, Indiana. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Fielder performed 12 Medicare-verified hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, ranking #120 in Indiana.
In Indiana, Dr. Fielder performs below the state average in hip (12 vs 31).
Dr. Fielder's Medicare data shows a focused hip replacement practice with 12 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Dr. Fielder is the only orthopedic surgeon in La Porte represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Fielder's Medicare data spans 12 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 54 procedures in 2014 before settling at 12 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Fielder's 12 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,532 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual 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 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. 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 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. Fielder's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 12 procedures shown here.
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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