Dr. Gavin Pittman, M.D.
Dr. Gavin Pittman is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in St. Paul, Minnesota. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Pittman has performed 32 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#54 in Minnesota) and 20 hip replacements, for a combined total of 52 procedures.
In Minnesota, Dr. Pittman performs near average in knee (32 vs 32 avg), below average in hip (20 vs 27 avg).
Dr. Pittman's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (32 cases) and hip replacements (20 cases).
Dr. Pittman is the only orthopedic surgeon in St. Paul represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Pittman extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 41 to 52 in the most recent data, a 27% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Pittman's 32 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. Pittman Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Minnesota state average.
Contact & Location
St. Paul, MN 55101
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Pittman's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 27% from 41 procedures in 2013 to 52 in the most recent data.
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. Pittman
How does Dr. Pittman's procedure volume compare to other Minnesota surgeons?
Dr. Pittman has performed 52 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Minnesota average of 47 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Pittman ranks #61 out of 179 orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Pittman perform?
Dr. Pittman's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (32 cases) and hip replacement (20 cases).
Where is Dr. Pittman's practice located?
Dr. Pittman practices in St. Paul, Minnesota. The office is located at 640 Jackson St - Mc 11503l, St. Paul, MN 55101. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Pittman for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Pittman 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. Pittman's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 52 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Pittman's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Pittman's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 41 procedures in 2013 to 52 in the most recent data, a 27% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 87 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Pittman perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Pittman's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (32 cases), hip replacement (20 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Pittman affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Pittman is affiliated with Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital, Lakeview Memorial Hospital, Regions Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Pittman practices?
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Lakeview Memorial Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Regions Hospital (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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