Dr. David Bizousky, M.D.
Contact & Location
724-465-2676
Indiana, PA 15701
Dr. Bizousky performs more knee replacement procedures than 30% of orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #214 of 308 ranked knee surgeons in Pennsylvania.
About Dr. Bizousky
Practice. Dr. David Bizousky is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Indiana, Pennsylvania. The latest annual CMS data records 23 knee replacements and 11 hip replacements, 34 procedures in all. That is #214 in Pennsylvania for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2017 to 2024, 8 years. Volume rose from 13 procedures a year to 34, up 162%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 23 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Indiana has 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 13 |
| 2018 | 11 | 20 |
| 2019 | 11 | 28 |
| 2020 | 0 | 23 |
| 2021 | 17 | 26 |
| 2022 | 12 | 30 |
| 2023 | 12 | 28 |
| 2024 | 11 | 23 |
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, 25% to 33% for hip 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. Bizousky Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Bizousky's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 8 years, increasing 162% from 13 procedures in 2017 to 34 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 Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Bizousky
How does Dr. Bizousky's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Bizousky has performed 34 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. Bizousky ranks #236 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Bizousky perform?
Dr. Bizousky's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (23 cases) and hip replacement (11 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Bizousky in Indiana?
Yes. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana 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. Bizousky 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Bizousky's total volume across all insurers at roughly 120 to 140 procedures against the 34 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. Bizousky's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Bizousky's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 13 procedures in 2017 to 34 in the most recent data, a 162% increase over 8 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 43 procedures in 2021.
Does Dr. Bizousky perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Bizousky's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (23 cases), hip replacement (11 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Bizousky affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Bizousky is affiliated with Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center At Windber, Indiana Regional Medical Center, Punxsutawney Area Hospital, Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Bizousky practices?
Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center At Windber (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Indiana Regional Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Punxsutawney Area Hospital (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Indiana, Pennsylvania
Dr. Bizousky's 34 Medicare procedures are above the Indiana average of 30. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Indiana.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ronald Trale | 25 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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