Dr. Mark Gesell, M.D.
Contact & Location
732-530-4949
Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
Dr. Gesell performs more knee replacement procedures than 86% of orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #19 of 140 ranked knee surgeons in New Jersey.
About Dr. Gesell
Practice. Dr. Mark Gesell is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. The latest annual CMS data records 105 knee replacements and 49 hip replacements, 154 procedures in all. That is #19 in New Jersey for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 40 procedures a year to 154, up 285%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 105 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Local context. Tinton Falls has 2 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 | 20 | 20 |
| 2014 | 21 | 29 |
| 2015 | 21 | 41 |
| 2016 | 26 | 61 |
| 2017 | 36 | 60 |
| 2018 | 34 | 91 |
| 2019 | 31 | 67 |
| 2020 | 21 | 64 |
| 2021 | 46 | 84 |
| 2022 | 54 | 101 |
| 2023 | 61 | 109 |
| 2024 | 49 | 105 |
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. Gesell Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Jersey state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Gesell's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 285% from 40 procedures in 2013 to 154 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. Gesell
How does Dr. Gesell's procedure volume compare to other New Jersey surgeons?
Dr. Gesell has performed 154 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the New Jersey average of 72 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Gesell ranks #26 out of 184 orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Gesell perform?
Dr. Gesell's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (105 cases) and hip replacement (49 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Gesell with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Gesell ranks #19 in New Jersey for knee replacement with 105 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 184 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Gesell in Tinton Falls?
Yes. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons in Tinton Falls 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. Gesell 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. Gesell's total volume across all insurers at roughly 520 to 650 procedures against the 154 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. Gesell's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Gesell's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 40 procedures in 2013 to 154 in the most recent data, a 285% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 170 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Gesell perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Gesell's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (105 cases), hip replacement (49 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Gesell affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Gesell is affiliated with Monmouth Medical Center, Jersey Shore University Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Gesell practices?
Monmouth Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Jersey Shore University Medical Center (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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Tinton Falls, New Jersey
Dr. Gesell's 154 Medicare procedures are above the Tinton Falls average of 83. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Tinton Falls.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ryan Plyler | 11 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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