Dr. R. Scott Oliver, M.D.
Contact & Location
781-934-2400
Plymouth, MA 02360
Duxbury, MA 02332
Dr. Oliver performs more knee replacement procedures than 93% of orthopedic surgeons in Massachusetts, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #11 of 160 ranked knee surgeons in Massachusetts.
About Dr. Oliver
Practice. Dr. R. Scott Oliver is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Plymouth, Massachusetts. The latest annual CMS data records 112 knee replacements and 43 hip replacements, 155 procedures in all. That is #11 in Massachusetts for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 275 in 2018 and stands at 155 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 112 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Local context. Plymouth has 6 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 | 54 | 132 |
| 2014 | 71 | 106 |
| 2015 | 56 | 141 |
| 2016 | 70 | 160 |
| 2017 | 82 | 144 |
| 2018 | 86 | 189 |
| 2019 | 85 | 188 |
| 2020 | 67 | 126 |
| 2021 | 76 | 145 |
| 2022 | 47 | 169 |
| 2023 | 36 | 132 |
| 2024 | 43 | 112 |
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. Oliver Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Massachusetts state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Oliver's recorded volume peaked at 275 procedures in 2018 and stood at 155 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. Oliver
How does Dr. Oliver's procedure volume compare to other Massachusetts surgeons?
Dr. Oliver has performed 155 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Massachusetts average of 74 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Oliver ranks #24 out of 203 orthopedic surgeons in Massachusetts.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Oliver perform?
Dr. Oliver's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (112 cases) and hip replacement (43 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Oliver with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Oliver ranks #11 in Massachusetts for knee replacement with 112 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 203 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Oliver in Plymouth?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in Plymouth 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. Oliver 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. Oliver's total volume across all insurers at roughly 530 to 660 procedures against the 155 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. Oliver's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Oliver's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 275 procedures in 2018 and was 155 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. Oliver perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Oliver's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (112 cases), hip replacement (43 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Oliver affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Oliver is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Plymouth, Cape Cod Hospital, Southcoast Hospital Group, Inc.
How does Dr. Oliver compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Plymouth?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in Plymouth, Dr. Oliver ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Oliver has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Oliver practices?
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Plymouth (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Cape Cod Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Southcoast Hospital Group, Inc (4 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 Plymouth, Massachusetts
Dr. Oliver's 155 Medicare procedures are above the Plymouth average of 99. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Plymouth.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Marcelo Siqueira | 151 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joseph Frank Zabilski | 128 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Aman Sharma | 75 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Eric Rightmire | 43 | Knee |
| Dr. Walter Stanwood | 41 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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