Dr. Scott Foster, M.D.
Dr. Scott Foster is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Mansfield, Ohio. A Medicare provider since 2008, Dr. Foster has performed 134 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#5 in Ohio) and 76 hip replacements, for a combined total of 210 procedures.
In Ohio, Dr. Foster performs well above average in knee (134 vs 40 avg), well above average in hip (76 vs 31 avg).
Dr. Foster's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (134 cases) and hip replacements (76 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 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 78 to 210 in the most recent data, a 169% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Foster's 134 verified procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
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. Foster Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Contact & Location
Mansfield, OH 44906
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Foster's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 169% from 78 procedures in 2013 to 210 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 210 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 3x the Ohio average of 57 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Foster ranks #6 out of 378 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Foster perform?
Dr. Foster's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (134 cases) and hip replacement (76 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Foster with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Foster ranks #5 in Ohio for knee replacement with 134 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 378 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 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. Foster's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 210 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Foster's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Foster's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 78 procedures in 2013 to 210 in the most recent data, a 169% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 210 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Foster perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Foster's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (134 cases), hip replacement (76 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, Mercy Health - Willard Hospital, Bucyrus Community 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). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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