Dr. Michael Rutter, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Michael Rutter is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Poughkeepsie, New York. In 2023, Dr. Rutter performed 22 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#176 in New York) and 20 hip replacements (#142 in New York), for a combined total of 42 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
22 verified cases
#176 in New York
Hip Replacement
20 verified cases
#142 in New York

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Rutter

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"Dr. Rutter, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 184-545-4012
1910 South Rd
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
NPI: 1902148281
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 13 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available
Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.