Dr. Ryan Plyler, MD
Contact & Location
732-530-4949
Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
Dr. Plyler performs more knee replacement procedures than 1% of orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #138 of 140 ranked knee surgeons in New Jersey.
About Dr. Plyler
Dr. Ryan Plyler is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. A Medicare provider since 2012, Dr. Plyler performed 11 Medicare-verified knee replacements in the latest annual CMS data, ranking #138 in New Jersey.
In New Jersey, Dr. Plyler performs below the state average in knee (11 vs 54).
Dr. Plyler's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 11 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.
Tinton Falls is home to 2 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Tinton Falls area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Plyler first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Plyler's 11 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,612 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 16 procedures in 2023 and 11 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. 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. Plyler Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New Jersey state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Plyler has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Plyler
How does Dr. Plyler's procedure volume compare to other New Jersey surgeons?
Dr. Plyler has performed 11 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. Plyler ranks #180 out of 184 orthopedic surgeons in New Jersey.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Plyler perform?
Dr. Plyler's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 11 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Plyler 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. Plyler 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, which puts Dr. Plyler's total volume across all insurers at roughly 40 to 50 procedures against the 11 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Plyler affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Plyler is affiliated with Monmouth Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Plyler practices?
Monmouth 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. Plyler's 11 Medicare procedures are below the Tinton Falls average of 83. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Tinton Falls.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Mark Gesell | 154 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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