Dr. Adrienne Towsen, M.D.
Contact & Location
610-692-6280
West Chester, PA 19380
Dr. Towsen performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 60% of orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #38 of 95 ranked shoulder surgeons in Pennsylvania.
About Dr. Towsen
Practice. Dr. Adrienne Towsen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The latest annual CMS data records 26 shoulder replacements. That is #38 in Pennsylvania 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 26, up 136%.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 26 procedures is near the national average of 29.
Local context. West Chester has 4 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 | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 11 |
| 2015 | 0 | 13 |
| 2016 | 12 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 23 |
| 2020 | 0 | 13 |
| 2021 | 0 | 19 |
| 2022 | 0 | 15 |
| 2023 | 0 | 21 |
| 2024 | 0 | 26 |
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. Towsen Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
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Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Towsen's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 136% from 11 procedures in 2014 to 26 in the most recent data.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Towsen
How does Dr. Towsen's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Towsen has performed 26 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Pennsylvania average is 66 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Towsen ranks #281 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Towsen perform?
Dr. Towsen's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 26 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Towsen in West Chester?
Yes. There are 4 orthopedic surgeons in West Chester 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 Pennsylvania surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Towsen 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. Towsen's total volume across all insurers at roughly 70 to 90 procedures against the 26 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. Towsen's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Towsen's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 11 procedures in 2014 to 26 in the most recent data, a 136% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 26 procedures in 2024.
How does Dr. Towsen compare to other orthopedic surgeons in West Chester?
Among the 4 orthopedic surgeons in West Chester, Dr. Towsen ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in West Chester has 214 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in West Chester, Pennsylvania
Dr. Towsen's 26 Medicare procedures are below the West Chester average of 109. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in West Chester.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Cheston Simmons | 214 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Andrew Old | 164 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Todd Michener | 30 | Shoulder |
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