Dr. Matthew Werger, M.D.
Contact & Location
617-738-8642
Brighton, MA 02135
Temple Terrace, FL 33637
Dr. Werger performs more knee replacement procedures than 60% of orthopedic surgeons in Massachusetts, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #63 of 160 ranked knee surgeons in Massachusetts.
About Dr. Werger
Practice. Dr. Matthew Werger is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Brighton, Massachusetts. The latest annual CMS data records 48 knee replacements and 30 hip replacements, 78 procedures in all. That is #63 in Massachusetts for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2008.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2016 to 2024, 9 years. Volume rose from 58 procedures a year to 78, up 34%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 48 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Brighton has 5 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 | 18 | 40 |
| 2017 | 31 | 50 |
| 2018 | 24 | 20 |
| 2019 | 18 | 41 |
| 2020 | 28 | 45 |
| 2021 | 51 | 63 |
| 2022 | 39 | 70 |
| 2023 | 47 | 60 |
| 2024 | 30 | 48 |
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. Werger Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Massachusetts state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Werger's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 34% from 58 procedures in 2016 to 78 in the most recent data.
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. Werger
How does Dr. Werger's procedure volume compare to other Massachusetts surgeons?
Dr. Werger has performed 78 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Massachusetts average of 74 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Werger ranks #75 out of 203 orthopedic surgeons in Massachusetts.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Werger perform?
Dr. Werger's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (48 cases) and hip replacement (30 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Werger in Brighton?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Brighton 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. Werger 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. Werger's total volume across all insurers at roughly 260 to 330 procedures against the 78 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. Werger's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Werger's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 58 procedures in 2016 to 78 in the most recent data, a 34% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 114 procedures in 2021.
Does Dr. Werger perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Werger's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (48 cases), hip replacement (30 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Werger affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Werger is affiliated with Brown University Health Morton Hospital, Boston Medical Center-Brighton, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton Inc.
How does Dr. Werger compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Brighton?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Brighton, Dr. Werger ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Werger is among the highest-volume surgeons in Brighton.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Werger practices?
Brown University Health Morton Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Boston Medical Center-Brighton (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Milton Inc (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate better than national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Brighton, Massachusetts
Dr. Werger's 78 Medicare procedures are above the Brighton average of 62. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Brighton.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Anthony Schena | 98 | Knee |
| Dr. Glen Ross | 68 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Michael Mason | 34 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Sarav Shah | 31 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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