Dr. Dennis Pfisterer, D.O.
Contact & Location
201-836-1663
Teaneck, NJ 07666
Dr. Pfisterer performs more knee replacement procedures than 13% of orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #121 of 140 ranked knee surgeons in New Jersey.
About Dr. Pfisterer
Practice. Dr. Dennis Pfisterer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Teaneck, New Jersey. The latest annual CMS data records 15 knee replacements and 12 hip replacements, 27 procedures in all. That is #121 in New Jersey for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2010.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2022 to 2024, 3 years. Volume rose from 18 procedures a year to 27, up 50%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 15 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Teaneck has 3 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 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 18 |
| 2023 | 23 | 16 |
| 2024 | 12 | 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, 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. Pfisterer Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Jersey state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Pfisterer's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 3 years, increasing 50% from 18 procedures in 2022 to 27 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. Pfisterer
How does Dr. Pfisterer's procedure volume compare to other New Jersey surgeons?
Dr. Pfisterer has performed 27 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The New Jersey average is 72 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Pfisterer ranks #122 out of 184 orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Pfisterer perform?
Dr. Pfisterer's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (15 cases) and hip replacement (12 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Pfisterer in Teaneck?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Teaneck 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 New Jersey surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Pfisterer 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. Pfisterer's total volume across all insurers at roughly 90 to 110 procedures against the 27 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. Pfisterer's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Pfisterer's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 18 procedures in 2022 to 27 in the most recent data, a 50% increase over 3 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 39 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Pfisterer perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Pfisterer's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (15 cases), hip replacement (12 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Pfisterer affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Pfisterer is affiliated with Holy Name Medical Center, Hackensack University Medical Center.
How does Dr. Pfisterer compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Teaneck?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Teaneck, Dr. Pfisterer ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Pfisterer has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Pfisterer practices?
Holy Name Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Hackensack University Medical Center (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 Teaneck, New Jersey
Dr. Pfisterer's 27 Medicare procedures are above the Teaneck average of 17. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Teaneck.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. John Katona | 14 | Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey Steuer | 11 | Knee |
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