Dr. Gavin Pittman, M.D.
Contact & Location
651-254-2005
St. Paul, MN 55101
Dr. Pittman performs more knee replacement procedures than 65% of orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #50 of 144 ranked knee surgeons in Minnesota.
About Dr. Pittman
Practice. Dr. Gavin Pittman is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in St. Paul, Minnesota. The latest annual CMS data records 31 knee replacements and 21 hip replacements, 52 procedures in all. That is #50 in Minnesota for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 41 procedures a year to 52, up 27%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 31 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 11 | 30 |
| 2014 | 15 | 30 |
| 2015 | 20 | 18 |
| 2016 | 20 | 22 |
| 2017 | 23 | 18 |
| 2018 | 12 | 13 |
| 2019 | 35 | 52 |
| 2020 | 27 | 37 |
| 2021 | 23 | 23 |
| 2022 | 11 | 21 |
| 2023 | 20 | 32 |
| 2024 | 21 | 31 |
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. Pittman Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Minnesota state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Pittman's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 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 43 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Pittman ranks #54 out of 187 orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Pittman perform?
Dr. Pittman's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (31 cases) and hip replacement (21 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 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. Pittman's total volume across all insurers at roughly 170 to 220 procedures against the 52 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. 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 12 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 (31 cases), hip replacement (21 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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