Dr. Matthew Gordon, M.D.
Contact & Location
617-636-7846
Boston, MA 02111
Dr. Gordon performs more knee replacement procedures than 48% of orthopedic surgeons in Massachusetts, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #82 of 160 ranked knee surgeons in Massachusetts.
About Dr. Gordon
Practice. Dr. Matthew Gordon is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Boston, Massachusetts. The latest annual CMS data records 37 knee replacements and 24 hip replacements, 61 procedures in all. That is #82 in Massachusetts for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2012.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2017 to 2024, 8 years. Volume peaked at 116 in 2018 and stands at 61 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 37 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Boston has 50 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 47 | 45 |
| 2018 | 51 | 65 |
| 2019 | 17 | 23 |
| 2020 | 19 | 22 |
| 2021 | 23 | 33 |
| 2022 | 13 | 39 |
| 2023 | 35 | 40 |
| 2024 | 24 | 37 |
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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 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. Gordon Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Massachusetts state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Gordon's recorded volume peaked at 116 procedures in 2018 and stood at 61 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 Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Gordon
How does Dr. Gordon's procedure volume compare to other Massachusetts surgeons?
Dr. Gordon has performed 61 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Massachusetts average of 74 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Gordon ranks #87 out of 203 orthopedic surgeons in Massachusetts.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Gordon perform?
Dr. Gordon's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (37 cases) and hip replacement (24 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Gordon in Boston?
Yes. There are 50 orthopedic surgeons in Boston 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 Massachusetts surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Gordon 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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Gordon's total volume across all insurers at roughly 200 to 260 procedures against the 61 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. Gordon's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Gordon's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 116 procedures in 2018 and was 61 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. Gordon perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Gordon's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (37 cases), hip replacement (24 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Gordon affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Gordon is affiliated with Brigham And Women'S Hospital, Brigham And Women'S Faulkner Hospital, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Umass Memorial Health-Milford Regional Medical Ctr, Massachusetts General Hospital.
How does Dr. Gordon compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Boston?
Among the 50 orthopedic surgeons in Boston, Dr. Gordon ranks #28 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Boston has 305 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Gordon practices?
Brigham And Women'S Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Brigham And Women'S Faulkner Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Newton-Wellesley Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Boston, Massachusetts
Dr. Gordon's 61 Medicare procedures are below the Boston average of 189. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Boston.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Carl Talmo | 305 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Young-Min Kwon | 235 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Bono | 204 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Nicholas Pagani | 178 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Eric Smith | 170 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Dennis Burke | 169 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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