Dr. Scott Fielder, MD
Dr. Scott Fielder is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in La Porte, Indiana. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Fielder has performed 15 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#173 in Indiana) and 11 hip replacements, for a combined total of 26 procedures.
In Indiana, Dr. Fielder performs below average in knee (15 vs 44 avg), below average in hip (11 vs 32 avg).
Dr. Fielder's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (15 cases) and hip replacements (11 cases).
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 11 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 54 procedures in 2014 before settling at 26 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 15 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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.
Contact & Location
La Porte, IN 46350
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Fielder's recorded volume peaked at 54 procedures in 2014 and stood at 26 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.
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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 26 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 #161 out of 222 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Fielder perform?
Dr. Fielder's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (15 cases) and hip replacement (11 cases).
Where is Dr. Fielder's practice located?
Dr. Fielder practices in La Porte, Indiana. The office is located at 600 Legacy Plaza E, 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 26 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 26 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.
Does Dr. Fielder perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Fielder's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (15 cases), hip replacement (11 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
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.
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