Dr. Scott Dunitz, M.D.
Contact & Location
918-392-1400
Tulsa, OK 74146
Dr. Dunitz performs more knee replacement procedures than 61% of orthopedic surgeons in Oklahoma, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #40 of 103 ranked knee surgeons in Oklahoma.
About Dr. Dunitz
Practice. Dr. Scott Dunitz is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The latest annual CMS data records 40 knee replacements and 37 hip replacements, 77 procedures in all. That is #40 in Oklahoma for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 191 in 2018 and stands at 77 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 40 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Tulsa has 28 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 39 | 83 |
| 2014 | 54 | 96 |
| 2015 | 68 | 97 |
| 2016 | 66 | 96 |
| 2017 | 75 | 90 |
| 2018 | 81 | 110 |
| 2019 | 67 | 91 |
| 2020 | 50 | 80 |
| 2021 | 52 | 76 |
| 2022 | 48 | 55 |
| 2023 | 49 | 58 |
| 2024 | 37 | 40 |
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. Dunitz Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Oklahoma state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Dunitz's recorded volume peaked at 191 procedures in 2018 and stood at 77 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Dunitz
How does Dr. Dunitz's procedure volume compare to other Oklahoma surgeons?
Dr. Dunitz has performed 77 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Oklahoma average of 65 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Dunitz ranks #35 out of 119 orthopedic surgeons in Oklahoma.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Dunitz perform?
Dr. Dunitz's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (40 cases) and hip replacement (37 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Dunitz in Tulsa?
Yes. There are 28 orthopedic surgeons in Tulsa 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 Oklahoma surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Dunitz 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. Dunitz's total volume across all insurers at roughly 250 to 320 procedures against the 77 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. Dunitz's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Dunitz's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 191 procedures in 2018 and was 77 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Does Dr. Dunitz perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Dunitz's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (40 cases), hip replacement (37 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. Dunitz compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Tulsa?
Among the 28 orthopedic surgeons in Tulsa, Dr. Dunitz ranks #12 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Tulsa has 415 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Dr. Dunitz's 77 Medicare procedures are below the Tulsa average of 183. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Tulsa.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Yogesh Mittal | 415 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Sarat Kunapuli | 189 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Justin Reid | 186 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Christopher Browne | 154 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jennifer Peterson | 143 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Chad Crawley | 115 | Hip, Knee |
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