Dr. Bret Dales, MD
Contact & Location
Gresham, OR 97030
Dr. Bret Dales is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Gresham, Oregon. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Dales has performed 35 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#39 in Oregon) and 12 hip replacements, for a combined total of 47 procedures.
In Oregon, Dr. Dales performs near average in knee (35 vs 42 avg), below average in hip (12 vs 37 avg).
Dr. Dales's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (35 cases) and hip replacements (12 cases).
Dr. Dales is the only orthopedic surgeon in Gresham 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. Dales extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 27 to 47 in the most recent data, a 74% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Dales's 35 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Dales Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Oregon state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Dales's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 74% from 27 procedures in 2013 to 47 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. Dales
How does Dr. Dales's procedure volume compare to other Oregon surgeons?
Dr. Dales has performed 47 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Oregon average is 63 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Dales ranks #55 out of 101 orthopedic surgeons in Oregon.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Dales perform?
Dr. Dales's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (35 cases) and hip replacement (12 cases).
Where is Dr. Dales's practice located?
Dr. Dales practices in Gresham, Oregon. The office is located at 24076 Se Stark, Gresham, OR 97030. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Dales for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Dales 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. Dales's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 47 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Dales's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Dales's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 27 procedures in 2013 to 47 in the most recent data, a 74% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 57 procedures in 2018.
Does Dr. Dales perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Dales's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (35 cases), hip replacement (12 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Dales affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Dales is affiliated with Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center, Adventist Health Portland.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Dales practices?
Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Adventist Health Portland (4 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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