Knee
Dr. David Abrutyn, M.D.
Dr. David Abrutyn is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bridgewater, New Jersey. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Abrutyn has performed 42 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #61 in New Jersey.
In New Jersey, Dr. Abrutyn performs below average in knee (42 vs 53 avg).
Dr. Abrutyn's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 42 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Dr. Abrutyn is the only orthopedic surgeon in Bridgewater 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. Abrutyn extend back to 2014, covering 10 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 11 to 42 in the most recent data, a 282% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Abrutyn's 42 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
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. Abrutyn Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Jersey state average.
Contact & Location
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Abrutyn's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 10 years, increasing 282% from 11 procedures in 2014 to 42 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 42 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The New Jersey average is 71 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Abrutyn ranks #85 out of 182 orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Abrutyn perform?
Dr. Abrutyn's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 42 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
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 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. Abrutyn's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 42 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Abrutyn's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Abrutyn's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 11 procedures in 2014 to 42 in the most recent data, a 282% increase over 10 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 58 procedures in 2021.
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.
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). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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