Shoulder
Dr. Brian Mosier, M.D.
Dr. Brian Mosier is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mosier has performed 20 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements, ranking #53 in Pennsylvania.
In Pennsylvania, Dr. Mosier performs below average in shoulder (20 vs 29 avg).
Dr. Mosier's Medicare data shows a focused shoulder replacement practice with 20 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Monroeville is home to 7 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Monroeville area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Mosier first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Mosier's 20 shoulder replacement procedures is below the national average of 28 among 2,092 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. Mosier Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Contact & Location
Monroeville, PA 15146
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Mosier 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Shoulder Replacement
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Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Mosier
How does Dr. Mosier's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Mosier has performed 20 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. Mosier ranks #310 out of 388 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Mosier perform?
Dr. Mosier's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 20 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Mosier in Monroeville?
Yes. There are 7 orthopedic surgeons in Monroeville 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. Mosier 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. Mosier's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 20 procedures shown here.
Which hospitals is Dr. Mosier affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Mosier is affiliated with Forbes Hospital, Allegheny General Hospital.
How does Dr. Mosier compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Monroeville?
Among the 7 orthopedic surgeons in Monroeville, Dr. Mosier ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Monroeville has 69 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Mosier practices?
Forbes Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); 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 Monroeville, Pennsylvania
Dr. Mosier's 20 Medicare procedures are below the Monroeville average of 38. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Monroeville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Brian Moore | 69 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Alan Wilson | 64 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Gregory Hung | 34 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Levine | 32 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Fowler | 25 | Knee |
| Dr. Stephen Martinkovich | 19 | Hip |
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