Dr. Peter Copithorne, MD
Dr. Peter Copithorne is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Ellsworth, Maine. A Medicare provider since 2015, Dr. Copithorne has performed 28 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#18 in Maine) and 21 hip replacements, for a combined total of 49 procedures.
In Maine, Dr. Copithorne performs below average in knee (28 vs 36 avg), below average in hip (21 vs 28 avg).
Dr. Copithorne's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (28 cases) and hip replacements (21 cases).
Dr. Copithorne is the only orthopedic surgeon in Ellsworth represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Copithorne's Medicare data spans 8 years, beginning in 2016. Volume peaked at 65 procedures in 2016 before settling at 49 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Copithorne's 28 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Medicare Cases
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.
How Dr. Copithorne Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Maine state average.
Contact & Location
Ellsworth, ME 04605
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Copithorne's recorded volume peaked at 65 procedures in 2016 and stood at 49 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Copithorne
How does Dr. Copithorne's procedure volume compare to other Maine surgeons?
Dr. Copithorne has performed 49 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Maine average of 48 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Copithorne ranks #20 out of 44 orthopedic surgeons in Maine.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Copithorne perform?
Dr. Copithorne's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (28 cases) and hip replacement (21 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Copithorne with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Copithorne ranks #18 in Maine for knee replacement with 28 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 44 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Copithorne's practice located?
Dr. Copithorne practices in Ellsworth, Maine. The office is located at 50 Union St Ste 2100, Ellsworth, ME 04605. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Copithorne for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Copithorne represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Copithorne's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 49 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Copithorne's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Copithorne's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 65 procedures in 2016 and was 49 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. Copithorne perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Copithorne's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (28 cases), hip replacement (21 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Copithorne affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Copithorne is affiliated with Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital, Northern Light Blue Hill Memorial Hospital, Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Copithorne practices?
Northern Light Maine Coast Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center (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.
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