Dr. Robert Rupp, M.D.
Contact & Location
775-589-8950
Stateline, NV 89449
Carson City, NV 89705
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Dr. Rupp performs more hip replacement procedures than 39% of orthopedic surgeons in Nevada, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #20 of 33 ranked hip surgeons in Nevada.
About Dr. Rupp
Practice. Dr. Robert Rupp is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Stateline, Nevada. The latest annual CMS data records 25 hip replacements and 22 knee replacements, 47 procedures in all. That is #20 in Nevada for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 11 years. Volume rose from 11 procedures a year to 47, up 327%.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 25 procedures is below the national average of 36. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Dr. Rupp practices across state lines. Dr. Rupp also holds hospital privileges in CA and NV, a practice that extends beyond Nevada.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 11 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 13 | 0 |
| 2016 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 15 | 0 |
| 2018 | 18 | 0 |
| 2019 | 24 | 0 |
| 2020 | 21 | 0 |
| 2021 | 22 | 12 |
| 2022 | 26 | 12 |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 25 | 22 |
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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 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. Rupp Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Nevada state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Rupp's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 327% from 11 procedures in 2013 to 47 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 Hip Replacement
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Medicare Coverage for Joint ReplacementWhat Medicare Part A and Part B cover for joint replacement surgery, including hospital stays, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and physical therapy.
Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Rupp
How does Dr. Rupp's procedure volume compare to other Nevada surgeons?
Dr. Rupp has performed 47 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Nevada average is 67 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Rupp ranks #28 out of 58 orthopedic surgeons in Nevada.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Rupp perform?
Dr. Rupp's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (25 cases) and knee replacement (22 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Rupp with hip replacement surgery?
Dr. Rupp ranks #20 in Nevada for hip replacement with 25 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 58 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Rupp's practice located?
Dr. Rupp practices in Stateline, Nevada. The office is located at 165 Highway 50, Stateline, NV 89449. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Rupp for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Rupp 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Rupp's total volume across all insurers at roughly 150 to 200 procedures against the 47 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. Rupp's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Rupp's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 11 procedures in 2013 to 47 in the most recent data, a 327% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 47 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Rupp perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Rupp's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (25 cases), knee replacement (22 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Rupp affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Rupp is affiliated with Barton Memorial Hospital, Carson Valley Health, Incline Village Community Hospital, Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center. Dr. Rupp maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Rupp practices?
Barton Memorial Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Carson Valley Health (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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