Dr. Randall Otto, M.D.
Contact & Location
314-977-7200
Fenton, MO 63026
Dr. Otto performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 83% of orthopedic surgeons in Missouri, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #9 of 56 ranked shoulder surgeons in Missouri.
About Dr. Otto
Practice. Dr. Randall Otto is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Fenton, Missouri. The latest annual CMS data records 51 shoulder replacements. That is #9 in Missouri for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 34 procedures a year to 51, up 50%.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 51 procedures is above the national average of 29.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 34 |
| 2014 | 46 |
| 2015 | 42 |
| 2016 | 46 |
| 2017 | 52 |
| 2018 | 60 |
| 2019 | 73 |
| 2020 | 67 |
| 2021 | 51 |
| 2022 | 62 |
| 2023 | 45 |
| 2024 | 51 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Otto Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Missouri state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Otto's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 50% from 34 procedures in 2013 to 51 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 Shoulder Replacement
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Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Otto
How does Dr. Otto's procedure volume compare to other Missouri surgeons?
Dr. Otto has performed 51 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Missouri average of 59 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Otto ranks #88 out of 204 orthopedic surgeons in Missouri.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Otto perform?
Dr. Otto's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 51 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Otto with shoulder replacement surgery?
Dr. Otto ranks #9 in Missouri for shoulder replacement with 51 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 204 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Otto's practice located?
Dr. Otto practices in Fenton, Missouri. The office is located at 1011 Bowles Ave Ste 400, Fenton, MO 63026. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Otto for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Otto 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Otto's total volume across all insurers at roughly 140 to 180 procedures against the 51 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. Otto's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Otto's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 34 procedures in 2013 to 51 in the most recent data, a 50% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 73 procedures in 2019.
Which hospitals is Dr. Otto affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Otto is affiliated with Ssm Health St Clare Hospital - Fenton, Ssm Health St Mary'S Hospital - St Louis, Mercy Hospital South, Ssm Health St Joseph Hospital-St Charles, Washington County Memorial Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Otto practices?
Ssm Health St Clare Hospital - Fenton (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Ssm Health St Mary'S Hospital - St Louis (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Mercy Hospital South (3 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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