Dr. Jessica Morton, M.D.
Contact & Location
Bethpage, NY 11714
Dr. Jessica Morton is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bethpage, New York. A Medicare provider since 2016, Dr. Morton has performed 17 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#215 in New York) and 13 hip replacements, for a combined total of 30 procedures.
In New York, Dr. Morton performs below average in knee (17 vs 47 avg), below average in hip (13 vs 42 avg).
Dr. Morton's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (17 cases) and hip replacements (13 cases).
Dr. Morton is the only orthopedic surgeon in Bethpage represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Morton's Medicare data spans 3 years, beginning in 2022. Volume peaked at 45 procedures in 2022 before settling at 30 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Morton's 17 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Morton Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Morton's recorded volume peaked at 45 procedures in 2022 and stood at 30 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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. Morton
How does Dr. Morton's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. Morton has performed 30 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The New York average is 69 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Morton ranks #226 out of 334 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Morton perform?
Dr. Morton's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (17 cases) and hip replacement (13 cases).
Where is Dr. Morton's practice located?
Dr. Morton practices in Bethpage, New York. The office is located at 185 Central Ave, Bethpage, NY 11714. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Morton for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Morton 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. Morton's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 30 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Morton's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Morton's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 45 procedures in 2022 and was 30 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Does Dr. Morton perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Morton's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (17 cases), hip replacement (13 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Morton affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Morton is affiliated with Nyu Langone Hospitals.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Morton practices?
Nyu Langone Hospitals (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate better than national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Patient Resources & Verification
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