Dr. Matthew Hess, M.D.
Contact & Location
937-433-5309
Dayton, OH 45459
Dr. Hess performs more knee replacement procedures than 73% of orthopedic surgeons in Ohio, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #82 of 305 ranked knee surgeons in Ohio.
About Dr. Hess
Practice. Dr. Matthew Hess is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Dayton, Ohio. The latest annual CMS data records 52 knee replacements, 20 shoulder replacements, and 19 hip replacements, 91 procedures in all. That is #82 in Ohio for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2015 to 2024, 10 years. Volume rose from 11 procedures a year to 91, up 727%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 52 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Dayton has 20 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 22 | 17 |
| 2020 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| 2021 | 19 | 22 | 0 |
| 2022 | 23 | 38 | 28 |
| 2023 | 25 | 43 | 21 |
| 2024 | 19 | 52 | 20 |
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims are one payer stream among several, and the share they represent differs by procedure. In 2024 it was 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement. Each verified count above is divided by its own procedure's range, and the results are added, to estimate total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count is the definitive, audited figure; this is a range derived from published national volume projections, not a measurement, and an individual practice can sit well outside it: how these ranges are derived, and their sources.
How Dr. Hess Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Hess's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 10 years, increasing 727% from 11 procedures in 2015 to 91 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Hess
How does Dr. Hess's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Hess has performed 91 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Ohio average of 59 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Hess ranks #77 out of 370 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Hess perform?
Dr. Hess performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (52 cases), shoulder replacement (20 cases), hip replacement (19 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Hess in Dayton?
Yes. There are 20 orthopedic surgeons in Dayton 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. Hess represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on 2024 Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Medicare fee-for-service is only one payer stream, and the share of national volume it represents differs by procedure. In 2024 the share was 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Hess's total volume across all insurers at roughly 300 to 370 procedures against the 91 verified here. Those shares are derived from published national volume projections rather than quoted from a single publication, and they are estimates with real uncertainty. The OrthoProcedures methodology page shows the full derivation, the sources, and the limits at orthoprocedures.com/data-methodology.html.
Has Dr. Hess's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Hess's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 11 procedures in 2015 to 91 in the most recent data, a 727% increase over 10 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 91 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Hess perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Hess's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (52 cases), shoulder replacement (20 cases), hip replacement (19 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Hess among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Hess affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Hess is affiliated with Soin Medical Center, Kettering Health Dayton, Kettering Health Main Campus, Kettering Health Miamisburg, Kettering Health Greene Memorial.
How does Dr. Hess compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Dayton?
Among the 20 orthopedic surgeons in Dayton, Dr. Hess ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Dayton has 174 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Hess practices?
Soin Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Kettering Health Dayton (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Kettering Health Main Campus (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 Dayton, Ohio
Dr. Hess's 91 Medicare procedures are below the Dayton average of 104. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Dayton.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ryan Bauman | 174 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Chad Weber | 106 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Thomas Cook | 93 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Matthew Romer | 92 | Knee |
| Dr. Antonio Manocchio | 91 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Richard Forster | 82 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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