Dr. Derrick Fluhme, M.D.
Contact & Location
412-283-0260
Bethel Park, PA 15102
Dr. Fluhme performs more knee replacement procedures than 51% of orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #149 of 308 ranked knee surgeons in Pennsylvania.
About Dr. Fluhme
Practice. Dr. Derrick Fluhme is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. The latest annual CMS data records 34 knee replacements. That is #149 in Pennsylvania for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 52 in 2015 and stands at 34 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 34 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Bethel Park has 3 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 | 13 | 35 |
| 2014 | 18 | 29 |
| 2015 | 12 | 40 |
| 2016 | 12 | 28 |
| 2017 | 0 | 39 |
| 2018 | 0 | 38 |
| 2019 | 0 | 42 |
| 2020 | 11 | 31 |
| 2021 | 0 | 15 |
| 2022 | 0 | 13 |
| 2023 | 0 | 38 |
| 2024 | 0 | 34 |
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. 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. Fluhme Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Fluhme's recorded volume peaked at 52 procedures in 2015 and stood at 34 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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. Fluhme
How does Dr. Fluhme's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Fluhme 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. Fluhme ranks #237 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Fluhme perform?
Dr. Fluhme's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 34 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Fluhme in Bethel Park?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Bethel Park 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. Fluhme 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, which puts Dr. Fluhme's total volume across all insurers at roughly 120 to 150 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. Fluhme's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Fluhme's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 52 procedures in 2015 and was 34 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Which hospitals is Dr. Fluhme affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Fluhme is affiliated with Advanced Surgical Hospital, Upmc Washington, St Clair Hospital, Canonsburg General Hospital, Uniontown Hospital.
How does Dr. Fluhme compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Bethel Park?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Bethel Park, Dr. Fluhme ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Fluhme is among the highest-volume surgeons in Bethel Park.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Fluhme practices?
Advanced Surgical Hospital (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Upmc Washington (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); St Clair Hospital (4 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 Bethel Park, Pennsylvania
Dr. Fluhme's 34 Medicare procedures are below the Bethel Park average of 81. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Bethel Park.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Brett Perricelli | 174 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Manning | 34 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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