Hip
Dr. Charles Harvey, DO
Dr. Charles Harvey is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Harvey has performed 12 Medicare-verified hip replacements, ranking #210 in Pennsylvania.
In Pennsylvania, Dr. Harvey performs below average in hip (12 vs 34 avg).
Dr. Harvey's Medicare data shows a focused hip replacement practice with 12 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.
Altoona is home to 7 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Altoona area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Harvey first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2017. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Harvey's 12 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. Harvey Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Contact & Location
Altoona, PA 16602
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Harvey has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2017. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Harvey
How does Dr. Harvey's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Harvey has performed 12 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. Harvey ranks #367 out of 388 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Harvey perform?
Dr. Harvey's reported Medicare volume is focused on hip replacement, with 12 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Harvey in Altoona?
Yes. There are 7 orthopedic surgeons in Altoona 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. Harvey 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. Harvey's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 12 procedures shown here.
How does Dr. Harvey compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Altoona?
Among the 7 orthopedic surgeons in Altoona, Dr. Harvey ranks #7 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Altoona has 177 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Dr. Harvey's 12 Medicare procedures are below the Altoona average of 54. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Altoona.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Christopher McClellan | 177 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joshua Greenleaf | 59 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Tyndall | 47 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Joshua Port | 42 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Jonathan Van Kleunen | 29 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Singer | 15 | Knee |
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