Dr. Ari Pressman, MD
Contact & Location
Uniontown, PA 15401
Dr. Ari Pressman is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. Pressman has performed 26 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#112 in Pennsylvania) and 18 knee replacements, for a combined total of 44 procedures.
In Pennsylvania, Dr. Pressman performs below average in hip (26 vs 37 avg), below average in knee (18 vs 47 avg).
Dr. Pressman's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (26 cases) and knee replacements (18 cases).
Dr. Pressman is the only orthopedic surgeon in Uniontown 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. Pressman extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 29 to 44 in the most recent data, a 52% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Pressman's 26 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,532 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Pressman Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Pressman's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 52% from 29 procedures in 2013 to 44 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Hip Replacement
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Medicare Coverage for Joint ReplacementWhat Medicare Part A and Part B cover for joint replacement surgery, including hospital stays, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and physical therapy.
Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after hip replacement surgery:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Pressman
How does Dr. Pressman's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Pressman has performed 44 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. Pressman ranks #198 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Pressman perform?
Dr. Pressman's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (26 cases) and knee replacement (18 cases).
Where is Dr. Pressman's practice located?
Dr. Pressman practices in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. The office is located at 104 Delaware Ave Ste 100, Uniontown, PA 15401. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Pressman for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Pressman 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. Pressman's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 44 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Pressman's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Pressman's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 29 procedures in 2013 to 44 in the most recent data, a 52% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 54 procedures in 2017.
Does Dr. Pressman perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Pressman's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (26 cases), knee replacement (18 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Pressman affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Pressman is affiliated with Penn Highlands Mon Valley, Uniontown Hospital, Upmc Washington, St Clair Hospital, Penn Highlands Connellsville.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Pressman practices?
Penn Highlands Mon Valley (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Uniontown Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Upmc Washington (3 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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