Dr. Adrian Clayton
Dr. Adrian Clayton is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Clayton has performed 35 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#149 in Pennsylvania) and 14 hip replacements, for a combined total of 49 procedures.
In Pennsylvania, Dr. Clayton performs below average in knee (35 vs 45 avg), below average in hip (14 vs 34 avg).
Dr. Clayton's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (35 cases) and hip replacements (14 cases).
Dr. Clayton is the only orthopedic surgeon in Hollidaysburg 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. Clayton extend back to 2016, covering 8 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 12 to 49 in the most recent data, a 308% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Clayton's 35 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 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. Clayton Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Contact & Location
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Clayton's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 8 years, increasing 308% from 12 procedures in 2016 to 49 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. Clayton
How does Dr. Clayton's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Clayton has performed 49 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Pennsylvania average is 63 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Clayton ranks #177 out of 388 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Clayton perform?
Dr. Clayton's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (35 cases) and hip replacement (14 cases).
Where is Dr. Clayton's practice located?
Dr. Clayton practices in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. The office is located at 601 Hawthorne Dr, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Clayton for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Clayton 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. Clayton's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 49 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Clayton's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Clayton's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 12 procedures in 2016 to 49 in the most recent data, a 308% increase over 8 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 51 procedures in 2017.
Does Dr. Clayton perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Clayton's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (35 cases), hip replacement (14 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Clayton affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Clayton is affiliated with Upmc Altoona, Upmc Bedford Memorial.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Clayton practices?
Upmc Altoona (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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