Dr. David Abrutyn, M.D.
Contact & Location
908-685-8500
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Dr. Abrutyn performs more knee replacement procedures than 73% of orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #37 of 140 ranked knee surgeons in New Jersey.
About Dr. Abrutyn
Practice. Dr. David Abrutyn is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The latest annual CMS data records 66 knee replacements and 15 shoulder replacements, 81 procedures in all. That is #37 in New Jersey for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 11 years. Volume rose from 11 procedures a year to 81, up 636%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 66 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 0 |
| 2015 | 20 | 0 |
| 2016 | 17 | 0 |
| 2017 | 29 | 0 |
| 2018 | 46 | 0 |
| 2019 | 31 | 13 |
| 2020 | 33 | 11 |
| 2021 | 47 | 11 |
| 2022 | 48 | 0 |
| 2023 | 42 | 0 |
| 2024 | 66 | 15 |
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, 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. Abrutyn Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Jersey state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Abrutyn's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 636% from 11 procedures in 2014 to 81 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. Abrutyn
How does Dr. Abrutyn's procedure volume compare to other New Jersey surgeons?
Dr. Abrutyn has performed 81 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the New Jersey average of 72 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Abrutyn ranks #50 out of 184 orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Abrutyn perform?
Dr. Abrutyn's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (66 cases) and shoulder replacement (15 cases).
Where is Dr. Abrutyn's practice located?
Dr. Abrutyn practices in Bridgewater, New Jersey. The office is located at 215 Union Ave, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Abrutyn for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Abrutyn 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Abrutyn's total volume across all insurers at roughly 280 to 340 procedures against the 81 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. Abrutyn's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Abrutyn's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 11 procedures in 2014 to 81 in the most recent data, a 636% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 81 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Abrutyn perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Abrutyn's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (66 cases), shoulder replacement (15 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Abrutyn affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Abrutyn is affiliated with Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset, Hunterdon Medical Center, St Luke'S Warren Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Abrutyn practices?
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Hunterdon Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); St Luke'S Warren Hospital (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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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