Dr. Richard Tobin, M.D.
Contact & Location
503-540-6300
Salem, OR 97301
Dr. Tobin performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 19% of orthopedic surgeons in Oregon, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #25 of 31 ranked shoulder surgeons in Oregon.
About Dr. Tobin
Practice. Dr. Richard Tobin is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Salem, Oregon. The latest annual CMS data records 17 shoulder replacements. That is #25 in Oregon for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 9 years. Volume rose from 11 procedures a year to 17, up 55%.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 17 procedures is below the national average of 29. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Salem has 6 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 | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 17 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2024 | 17 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Tobin Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Oregon state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Tobin's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 55% from 11 procedures in 2014 to 17 in the most recent data.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Tobin
How does Dr. Tobin's procedure volume compare to other Oregon surgeons?
Dr. Tobin has performed 17 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. Tobin ranks #89 out of 101 orthopedic surgeons in Oregon.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Tobin perform?
Dr. Tobin's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 17 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Tobin in Salem?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in Salem 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. Tobin 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Tobin's total volume across all insurers at roughly 50 to 60 procedures against the 17 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. Tobin's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Tobin's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 11 procedures in 2014 to 17 in the most recent data, a 55% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 25 procedures in 2023.
How does Dr. Tobin compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Salem?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in Salem, Dr. Tobin ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Salem has 111 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Salem, Oregon
Dr. Tobin's 17 Medicare procedures are below the Salem average of 50. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Salem.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Mark Dolan | 111 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Dan Sewell | 78 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Zirschky | 39 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Shane Hess | 36 | Knee |
| Dr. Earl Brewley | 17 | Shoulder |
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