Dr. Matthew Abdel, M.D.
Contact & Location
507-284-2511
Rochester, MN 55905
Jacksonville, FL 32224
Dr. Abdel performs more knee replacement procedures than 79% of orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #29 of 144 ranked knee surgeons in Minnesota.
About Dr. Abdel
Practice. Dr. Matthew Abdel is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Rochester, Minnesota. The latest annual CMS data records 41 knee replacements and 34 hip replacements, 75 procedures in all. That is #29 in Minnesota for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 11 years. Volume rose from 56 procedures a year to 75, up 34%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 41 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Rochester has 23 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 | 0 |
| 2014 | 21 | 35 |
| 2015 | 36 | 28 |
| 2016 | 49 | 56 |
| 2017 | 44 | 44 |
| 2018 | 36 | 43 |
| 2019 | 55 | 66 |
| 2020 | 46 | 58 |
| 2021 | 66 | 54 |
| 2022 | 45 | 47 |
| 2023 | 37 | 50 |
| 2024 | 34 | 41 |
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. Abdel Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Minnesota state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Abdel's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 34% from 56 procedures in 2014 to 75 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Abdel
How does Dr. Abdel's procedure volume compare to other Minnesota surgeons?
Dr. Abdel has performed 75 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Minnesota average of 43 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Abdel ranks #25 out of 187 orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Abdel perform?
Dr. Abdel's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (41 cases) and hip replacement (34 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Abdel in Rochester?
Yes. There are 23 orthopedic surgeons in Rochester 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 Minnesota surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Abdel 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. Abdel's total volume across all insurers at roughly 250 to 310 procedures against the 75 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. Abdel's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Abdel's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 56 procedures in 2014 to 75 in the most recent data, a 34% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 121 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Abdel perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Abdel's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (41 cases), hip replacement (34 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Abdel affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Abdel is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester.
How does Dr. Abdel compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Rochester?
Among the 23 orthopedic surgeons in Rochester, Dr. Abdel ranks #10 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Rochester has 169 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Abdel practices?
Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester (5 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Rochester, Minnesota
Dr. Abdel's 75 Medicare procedures are below the Rochester average of 126. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Rochester.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Robert Trousdale | 169 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Sean Ryan | 153 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Taunton | 134 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kevin Perry | 120 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Sperling | 117 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Matthew Tetreault | 116 | Hip, Knee |
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