Dr. David Mungo, M.D.
Dr. David Mungo is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Alliance, Ohio. Dr. Mungo has performed 19 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#237 in Ohio) and 14 hip replacements, for a combined total of 33 procedures.
In Ohio, Dr. Mungo performs below average in knee (19 vs 40 avg), below average in hip (14 vs 31 avg).
Dr. Mungo's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (19 cases) and hip replacements (14 cases).
Dr. Mungo is the only orthopedic surgeon in Alliance represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Mungo extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 28 to 33 in the most recent data, a 18% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Mungo's 19 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. Mungo Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Contact & Location
Alliance, OH 44601
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Mungo's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 18% from 28 procedures in 2013 to 33 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Mungo
How does Dr. Mungo's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Mungo has performed 33 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Ohio average is 57 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Mungo ranks #229 out of 378 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Mungo perform?
Dr. Mungo's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (19 cases) and hip replacement (14 cases).
Where is Dr. Mungo's practice located?
Dr. Mungo practices in Alliance, Ohio. The office is located at 1900 S Union Ave # 100, Alliance, OH 44601. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Mungo for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Mungo 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. Mungo's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 33 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Mungo's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Mungo's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 28 procedures in 2013 to 33 in the most recent data, a 18% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 46 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Mungo perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Mungo's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (19 cases), hip replacement (14 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Mungo affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Mungo is affiliated with Alliance Community Hospital, Aultman Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Mungo practices?
Alliance Community Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Aultman 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.
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