Dr. Matthew Kippe is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. In 2023, Dr. Kippe performed 17 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements, ranking #34 in Massachusetts.
Dr. Kippe recorded 17 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. Massachusetts has 202 orthopedic surgeons in the current dataset.
Dr. Kippe's Medicare data shows a focused shoulder replacement practice with 17 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. Kippe is the only orthopedic surgeon in Dartmouth 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. Kippe
How does Dr. Kippe's procedure volume compare to other Massachusetts surgeons?
In 2023, Dr. Kippe performed 17 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Massachusetts average is 74 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Kippe ranks #174 out of 202 orthopedic surgeons in Massachusetts.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Kippe perform?
Dr. Kippe's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 17 verified procedures in 2023. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Kippe's practice located?
Dr. Kippe practices in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. The office is located at 531 Faunce Corner Rd, Dartmouth, MA 02747. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Kippe for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Kippe 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. Kippe's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 17 procedures shown here.
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