Dr. Scott Tarantino, M.D.
Contact & Location
410-337-7900
Towson, MD 21204
Dr. Tarantino performs more knee replacement procedures than 78% of orthopedic surgeons in Maryland, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #29 of 138 ranked knee surgeons in Maryland.
About Dr. Tarantino
Practice. Dr. Scott Tarantino is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Towson, Maryland. The latest annual CMS data records 74 knee replacements and 27 hip replacements, 101 procedures in all. That is #29 in Maryland for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 33 procedures a year to 101, up 206%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 74 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Towson has 10 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 | 33 |
| 2014 | 0 | 44 |
| 2015 | 0 | 36 |
| 2016 | 0 | 15 |
| 2017 | 15 | 39 |
| 2018 | 13 | 55 |
| 2019 | 21 | 64 |
| 2020 | 18 | 50 |
| 2021 | 14 | 49 |
| 2022 | 17 | 56 |
| 2023 | 28 | 57 |
| 2024 | 27 | 74 |
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. Tarantino Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Maryland state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Tarantino's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 206% from 33 procedures in 2013 to 101 in the most recent data.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Tarantino
How does Dr. Tarantino's procedure volume compare to other Maryland surgeons?
Dr. Tarantino has performed 101 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Maryland average of 71 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Tarantino ranks #35 out of 166 orthopedic surgeons in Maryland.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Tarantino perform?
Dr. Tarantino's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (74 cases) and hip replacement (27 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Tarantino in Towson?
Yes. There are 10 orthopedic surgeons in Towson 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 Maryland surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Tarantino 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. Tarantino's total volume across all insurers at roughly 350 to 430 procedures against the 101 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. Tarantino's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Tarantino's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 33 procedures in 2013 to 101 in the most recent data, a 206% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 101 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Tarantino perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Tarantino's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (74 cases), hip replacement (27 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. Tarantino compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Towson?
Among the 10 orthopedic surgeons in Towson, Dr. Tarantino ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Towson has 256 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Towson, Maryland
Dr. Tarantino's 101 Medicare procedures are below the Towson average of 154. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Towson.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Theodore Manson | 256 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Schroder | 199 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brian Mulliken | 199 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Steele | 171 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brian Shiu | 80 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Timothy Codd | 72 | Shoulder |
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