Dr. Paull Gossett, MD
Dr. Paull Gossett is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A Medicare provider since 2018, Dr. Gossett has performed 19 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#89 in Michigan) and 15 knee replacements, for a combined total of 34 procedures.
In Michigan, Dr. Gossett performs below average in hip (19 vs 29 avg), below average in knee (15 vs 33 avg).
Dr. Gossett's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (19 cases) and knee replacements (15 cases).
Grand Rapids is home to 19 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Grand Rapids area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Gossett first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Gossett's 19 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,526 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. Gossett Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Michigan state average.
Contact & Location
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Gossett
How does Dr. Gossett's procedure volume compare to other Michigan surgeons?
Dr. Gossett has performed 34 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Michigan average is 48 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Gossett ranks #147 out of 272 orthopedic surgeons in Michigan.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Gossett perform?
Dr. Gossett's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (19 cases) and knee replacement (15 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Gossett in Grand Rapids?
Yes. There are 19 orthopedic surgeons in Grand Rapids 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 Michigan surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Gossett 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. Gossett's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 34 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Gossett perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Gossett's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (19 cases), knee replacement (15 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Gossett affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Gossett is affiliated with Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Butterworth, University Of Michigan Health - West, University Of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson.
How does Dr. Gossett compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Grand Rapids?
Among the 19 orthopedic surgeons in Grand Rapids, Dr. Gossett ranks #9 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Grand Rapids has 101 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Gossett practices?
Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Butterworth (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); University Of Michigan Health - West (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); University Of Michigan Health-Sparrow Carson (4 out of 5 CMS stars). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Dr. Gossett's 34 Medicare procedures are below the Grand Rapids average of 59. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Grand Rapids.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Charles Sherry | 101 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kory Johnson | 77 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Mahajan | 65 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Malvitz | 52 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Benjamin Strong | 44 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Peter Ugolini | 43 | Shoulder |
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