Dr. Scott Foster, M.D.
Contact & Location
419-709-8650
Mansfield, OH 44906
Dr. Foster performs more knee replacement procedures than 99% of orthopedic surgeons in Ohio, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #3 of 305 ranked knee surgeons in Ohio.
About Dr. Foster
Dr. Scott Foster is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Mansfield, Ohio. A Medicare provider since 2008, Dr. Foster performed 149 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#3 in Ohio) and 78 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 227 procedures.
In Ohio, Dr. Foster performs well above the state average in knee (149 vs 41), well above the state average in hip (78 vs 32).
Dr. Foster's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (149 cases) and hip replacements (78 cases).
Dr. Foster is the only orthopedic surgeon in Mansfield 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. Foster extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 78 to 227 in the most recent data, a 191% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Foster's 149 verified procedures is more than 3x the national average of 45, ranking #178 nationally.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 17 | 61 |
| 2014 | 24 | 50 |
| 2015 | 23 | 40 |
| 2016 | 24 | 52 |
| 2017 | 44 | 100 |
| 2018 | 53 | 104 |
| 2019 | 53 | 97 |
| 2020 | 69 | 99 |
| 2021 | 53 | 103 |
| 2022 | 70 | 104 |
| 2023 | 76 | 134 |
| 2024 | 78 | 149 |
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, 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. Foster Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Foster's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 191% from 78 procedures in 2013 to 227 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. Foster
How does Dr. Foster's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Foster has performed 227 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 3x the Ohio average of 59 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Foster ranks #5 out of 370 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Foster perform?
Dr. Foster's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (149 cases) and hip replacement (78 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Foster with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Foster ranks #3 in Ohio for knee replacement with 149 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 370 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Foster's practice located?
Dr. Foster practices in Mansfield, Ohio. The office is located at 715 Richland Mall, Mansfield, OH 44906. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Foster for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Foster 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Foster's total volume across all insurers at roughly 770 to 960 procedures against the 227 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. Foster's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Foster's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 78 procedures in 2013 to 227 in the most recent data, a 191% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 227 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Foster perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Foster's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (149 cases), hip replacement (78 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Foster affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Foster is affiliated with Avita Ontario, Galion Community Hospital, Bucyrus Community Hospital, Mercy Health - Willard Hospital, Knox Community Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Foster practices?
Avita Ontario (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Galion Community Hospital (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Bucyrus Community Hospital (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Patient Resources & Verification
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