Dr. Robert Pettit is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. In 2023, Dr. Pettit performed 13 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements, ranking #34 in Kentucky.
Dr. Pettit recorded 13 Medicare fee-for-service procedures in 2023. Medicare data represents approximately one-third of all joint replacements nationwide, so these counts reflect only a portion of a surgeon's full practice. Kentucky has 127 orthopedic surgeons in the current dataset.
Dr. Pettit's Medicare data shows a focused shoulder replacement practice with 13 verified procedures in 2023. 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. Pettit is the only orthopedic surgeon in Fort Thomas represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Verified Medicare Cases (2023)
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.
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Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2023)
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Pettit
How does Dr. Pettit's procedure volume compare to other Kentucky surgeons?
In 2023, Dr. Pettit performed 13 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Kentucky average is 62 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Pettit ranks #120 out of 127 orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Pettit perform?
Dr. Pettit's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 13 verified procedures in 2023. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Pettit's practice located?
Dr. Pettit practices in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. The office is located at 775 Alexandria Pike, Fort Thomas, KY 41075. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Pettit for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Pettit represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data for 2023, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Pettit's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 13 procedures shown here.
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