Dr. Brett Himmelwright, D.O.
Contact & Location
717-761-5530
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Dr. Himmelwright performs more knee replacement procedures than 41% of orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #180 of 308 ranked knee surgeons in Pennsylvania.
About Dr. Himmelwright
Practice. Dr. Brett Himmelwright is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. The latest annual CMS data records 28 knee replacements and 12 shoulder replacements, 40 procedures in all. That is #180 in Pennsylvania for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2015 to 2024, 9 years. Volume rose from 14 procedures a year to 40, up 186%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 28 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Camp Hill has 13 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 | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| 2018 | 12 | 32 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| 2021 | 13 | 25 | 0 |
| 2022 | 18 | 27 | 0 |
| 2023 | 21 | 31 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 28 | 12 |
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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 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. Himmelwright Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Himmelwright's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 186% from 14 procedures in 2015 to 40 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. Himmelwright
How does Dr. Himmelwright's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Himmelwright has performed 40 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. Himmelwright ranks #219 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Himmelwright perform?
Dr. Himmelwright's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (28 cases) and shoulder replacement (12 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Himmelwright in Camp Hill?
Yes. There are 13 orthopedic surgeons in Camp Hill 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. Himmelwright 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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Himmelwright's total volume across all insurers at roughly 130 to 160 procedures against the 40 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. Himmelwright's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Himmelwright's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 14 procedures in 2015 to 40 in the most recent data, a 186% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 52 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Himmelwright perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Himmelwright's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (28 cases), shoulder replacement (12 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Himmelwright affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Himmelwright is affiliated with Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals, Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, Upmc Memorial, Upmc Carlisle.
How does Dr. Himmelwright compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Camp Hill?
Among the 13 orthopedic surgeons in Camp Hill, Dr. Himmelwright ranks #10 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Camp Hill has 178 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Himmelwright practices?
Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Upmc Memorial (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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
Dr. Himmelwright's 40 Medicare procedures are below the Camp Hill average of 83. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Camp Hill.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Daniel Kim | 178 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ronald Lippe | 91 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Oplinger | 85 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Raymond Dahl | 67 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Oliverio | 60 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Adam Buerk | 59 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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