Dr. Michael Rutter, M.D.
Dr. Michael Rutter is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Poughkeepsie, New York. A Medicare provider since 2013, Dr. Rutter has performed 22 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#176 in New York) and 20 hip replacements, for a combined total of 42 procedures.
In New York, Dr. Rutter performs below average in knee (22 vs 45 avg), below average in hip (20 vs 42 avg).
Dr. Rutter's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (22 cases) and hip replacements (20 cases).
Poughkeepsie is home to 9 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Poughkeepsie area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Rutter first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Rutter's 22 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Rutter Compares
Procedure volume compared to the New York state average.
Contact & Location
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Rutter has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Rutter
How does Dr. Rutter's procedure volume compare to other New York surgeons?
Dr. Rutter has performed 42 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The New York average is 67 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Rutter ranks #175 out of 338 orthopedic surgeons in New York.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Rutter perform?
Dr. Rutter's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (22 cases) and hip replacement (20 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Rutter in Poughkeepsie?
Yes. There are 9 orthopedic surgeons in Poughkeepsie 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 York surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Rutter 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. Rutter's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 42 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Rutter perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Rutter's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (22 cases), hip replacement (20 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Rutter affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Rutter is affiliated with Healthalliance Hospital Marys Avenue Campus, Northern Dutchess Hospital, Vassar Brothers Medical Center.
How does Dr. Rutter compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Poughkeepsie?
Among the 9 orthopedic surgeons in Poughkeepsie, Dr. Rutter ranks #7 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Poughkeepsie has 157 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Rutter practices?
Healthalliance Hospital Marys Avenue Campus (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Northern Dutchess Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Vassar Brothers Medical Center (3 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Poughkeepsie, New York
Dr. Rutter's 42 Medicare procedures are below the Poughkeepsie average of 78. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Poughkeepsie.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Russell Tigges | 157 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Frank Lombardo | 148 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kenneth Rauschenbach | 53 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Thompson | 52 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Stamer | 49 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Landon Brown | 48 | Hip, Knee |
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