Dr. David Craft, MD
Dr. David Craft is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Chalfont, Pennsylvania. Dr. Craft has performed 129 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#16 in Pennsylvania) and 65 hip replacements, for a combined total of 194 procedures.
In Pennsylvania, Dr. Craft performs well above average in knee (129 vs 45 avg), above average in hip (65 vs 34 avg).
Dr. Craft's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (129 cases) and hip replacements (65 cases).
Dr. Craft is the only orthopedic surgeon in Chalfont 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. Craft extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 74 to 194 in the most recent data, a 162% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Craft's 129 verified procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
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. Craft Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Contact & Location
Chalfont, PA 18914
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Craft's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 162% from 74 procedures in 2013 to 194 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. Craft
How does Dr. Craft's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Craft has performed 194 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 3x the Pennsylvania average of 63 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Craft ranks #16 out of 388 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Craft perform?
Dr. Craft's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (129 cases) and hip replacement (65 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Craft with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Craft ranks #16 in Pennsylvania for knee replacement with 129 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 388 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Craft's practice located?
Dr. Craft practices in Chalfont, Pennsylvania. The office is located at 1200 Manor Dr, Chalfont, PA 18914. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Craft for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Craft 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. Craft's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 194 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Craft's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Craft's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 74 procedures in 2013 to 194 in the most recent data, a 162% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 194 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Craft perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Craft's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (129 cases), hip replacement (65 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Craft affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Craft is affiliated with Jefferson Lansdale Hospital, Jefferson Abington Hospital, Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital Llc, Doylestown Hospital, Lehigh Valley Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Craft practices?
Jefferson Lansdale Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Jefferson Abington Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital Llc (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.
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