Dr. Alan Slipak
Dr. Alan Slipak is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Slipak has performed 22 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#123 in Pennsylvania) and 15 knee replacements, for a combined total of 37 procedures.
In Pennsylvania, Dr. Slipak performs below average in hip (22 vs 34 avg), below average in knee (15 vs 45 avg).
Dr. Slipak's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (22 cases) and knee replacements (15 cases).
Pittsburgh is home to 41 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Pittsburgh area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Slipak first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Slipak's 22 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. Slipak Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Contact & Location
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Slipak has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. 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. Slipak
How does Dr. Slipak's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Slipak has performed 37 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. Slipak ranks #231 out of 388 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Slipak perform?
Dr. Slipak's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (22 cases) and knee replacement (15 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Slipak in Pittsburgh?
Yes. There are 41 orthopedic surgeons in Pittsburgh 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. Slipak 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. Slipak's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 37 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Slipak perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Slipak's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (22 cases), knee replacement (15 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Slipak affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Slipak is affiliated with Ahn Wexford Hospital, Grove City Hospital, Allegheny General Hospital, Canonsburg General Hospital.
How does Dr. Slipak compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Pittsburgh?
Among the 41 orthopedic surgeons in Pittsburgh, Dr. Slipak ranks #25 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Pittsburgh has 196 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Slipak practices?
Ahn Wexford Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Grove City Hospital (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Allegheny General Hospital (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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Dr. Slipak's 37 Medicare procedures are below the Pittsburgh average of 104. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Pittsburgh.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Bryce Braaksma | 196 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Omalley | 137 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Pagnotto | 120 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Julius Huebner | 96 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Paul Wilkie | 74 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brian Klatt | 71 | Hip, Knee |
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