Dr. Matthew Thompson, MD
Dr. Matthew Thompson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bend, Oregon. Dr. Thompson has performed 24 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#34 in Oregon) and 23 knee replacements, for a combined total of 47 procedures.
In Oregon, Dr. Thompson performs below average in hip (24 vs 34 avg), below average in knee (23 vs 38 avg).
Dr. Thompson's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (24 cases) and knee replacements (23 cases).
Bend is home to 12 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Bend area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Thompson first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2019. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Thompson's 24 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,526 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Thompson Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Oregon state average.
Contact & Location
Bend, OR 97701
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Thompson has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2019. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Thompson
How does Dr. Thompson's procedure volume compare to other Oregon surgeons?
Dr. Thompson has performed 47 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Oregon average of 57 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Thompson ranks #57 out of 106 orthopedic surgeons in Oregon.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Thompson perform?
Dr. Thompson's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (24 cases) and knee replacement (23 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Thompson in Bend?
Yes. There are 12 orthopedic surgeons in Bend 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 Oregon surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Thompson 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. Thompson's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 47 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Thompson perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Thompson's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (24 cases), knee replacement (23 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Thompson affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Thompson is affiliated with Good Shepherd Medical Center.
How does Dr. Thompson compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Bend?
Among the 12 orthopedic surgeons in Bend, Dr. Thompson ranks #7 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Bend has 211 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Thompson practices?
Good Shepherd Medical Center (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 Bend, Oregon
Dr. Thompson's 47 Medicare procedures are below the Bend average of 103. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Bend.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. James Hall | 211 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Connor King | 132 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Erin Finter | 100 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Scott Jacobson | 99 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Matthew Lilley | 79 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Timothy Bollom | 51 | Knee |
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