Dr. Alex Dibartola, MD, MPH
Contact & Location
Upper Arlington, OH 43220
Dr. Alex Dibartola is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Upper Arlington, Ohio. Dr. Dibartola has performed 27 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#175 in Ohio) and 19 hip replacements, for a combined total of 46 procedures.
In Ohio, Dr. Dibartola performs below average in knee (27 vs 41 avg), below average in hip (19 vs 32 avg).
Dr. Dibartola's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (27 cases) and hip replacements (19 cases).
Upper Arlington is home to 10 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Upper Arlington area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Dibartola first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2024. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Dibartola's 27 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. Dibartola Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
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. Dibartola
How does Dr. Dibartola's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Dibartola has performed 46 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Ohio average is 59 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Dibartola ranks #181 out of 370 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Dibartola perform?
Dr. Dibartola's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (27 cases) and hip replacement (19 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Dibartola in Upper Arlington?
Yes. There are 10 orthopedic surgeons in Upper Arlington 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 Ohio surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Dibartola 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. Dibartola's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 46 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Dibartola perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Dibartola's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (27 cases), hip replacement (19 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Dibartola affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Dibartola is affiliated with Riverside Methodist Hospital, Dublin Methodist Hospital, Mount Carmel Dublin.
How does Dr. Dibartola compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Upper Arlington?
Among the 10 orthopedic surgeons in Upper Arlington, Dr. Dibartola ranks #9 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Upper Arlington has 204 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Dibartola practices?
Riverside Methodist Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Dublin Methodist Hospital (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 Upper Arlington, Ohio
Dr. Dibartola's 46 Medicare procedures are below the Upper Arlington average of 129. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Upper Arlington.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Andrew Campbell | 204 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Vivek Sahai | 196 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Rahul Biyani | 172 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kurt Unverferth | 98 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Paul Melaragno | 96 | Knee |
| Dr. Joseph Mileti | 90 | Shoulder |
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