Dr. Wolfgang Fitz, M.D.
Contact & Location
617-732-7602
Boston, MA 02115
Dr. Fitz 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: #10 of 160 ranked knee surgeons in Massachusetts.
About Dr. Fitz
Practice. Dr. Wolfgang Fitz is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Boston, Massachusetts. The latest annual CMS data records 124 knee replacements. That is #10 in Massachusetts for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume has held between 113 and 198 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 124 procedures is more than 2x 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 | 113 |
| 2014 | 0 | 117 |
| 2015 | 0 | 123 |
| 2016 | 0 | 144 |
| 2017 | 0 | 198 |
| 2018 | 0 | 141 |
| 2019 | 15 | 180 |
| 2020 | 0 | 125 |
| 2021 | 0 | 138 |
| 2022 | 0 | 127 |
| 2023 | 0 | 156 |
| 2024 | 0 | 124 |
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. 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. Fitz Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Massachusetts state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Fitz's procedure volume has been consistent across 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 113 to 198 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Fitz
How does Dr. Fitz's procedure volume compare to other Massachusetts surgeons?
Dr. Fitz has performed 124 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Massachusetts average of 74 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Fitz ranks #40 out of 203 orthopedic surgeons in Massachusetts.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Fitz perform?
Dr. Fitz's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 124 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Fitz with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Fitz ranks #10 in Massachusetts for knee replacement with 124 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 203 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Fitz 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. Fitz 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, which puts Dr. Fitz's total volume across all insurers at roughly 440 to 540 procedures against the 124 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. Fitz's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Fitz's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 113 to 198 procedures per year between 2013 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Which hospitals is Dr. Fitz affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Fitz is affiliated with Brigham And Women'S Faulkner Hospital, Brigham And Women'S Hospital, Umass Memorial Health-Milford Regional Medical Ctr, Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The.
How does Dr. Fitz compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Boston?
Among the 50 orthopedic surgeons in Boston, Dr. Fitz ranks #13 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. Fitz practices?
Brigham And Women'S Faulkner Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Brigham And Women'S Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Umass Memorial Health-Milford Regional Medical Ctr (3 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. Fitz's 124 Medicare procedures are below the Boston average of 198. 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 |
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