Dr. Dexter Bateman, M.D.
Dr. Dexter Bateman is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in York, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bateman has performed 34 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#82 in Pennsylvania) and 12 knee replacements, for a combined total of 46 procedures.
In Pennsylvania, Dr. Bateman performs near average in hip (34 vs 34 avg), below average in knee (12 vs 45 avg).
Dr. Bateman's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (34 cases) and knee replacements (12 cases).
York is home to 14 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the York area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Bateman first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 4,526 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Bateman's 34 verified procedures is near the national average of 36.
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. Bateman Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Contact & Location
York, PA 17403
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Bateman 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Bateman
How does Dr. Bateman's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Bateman has performed 46 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. Bateman ranks #186 out of 388 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Bateman perform?
Dr. Bateman's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (34 cases) and knee replacement (12 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Bateman in York?
Yes. There are 14 orthopedic surgeons in York 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. Bateman 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. Bateman's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 46 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Bateman perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Bateman's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (34 cases), knee replacement (12 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Bateman affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Bateman is affiliated with Wellspan York Hospital, Wellspan Surgery And Rehabilitation Hospital.
How does Dr. Bateman compare to other orthopedic surgeons in York?
Among the 14 orthopedic surgeons in York, Dr. Bateman ranks #7 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in York has 145 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Bateman practices?
Wellspan York Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Wellspan Surgery And Rehabilitation 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 York, Pennsylvania
Dr. Bateman's 46 Medicare procedures are below the York average of 92. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in York.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. George Margetas | 145 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Gracia Etienne | 119 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Corey Caruthers | 105 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Albert Folgueras | 97 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brent Hines | 74 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Joseph Alhadeff | 55 | Hip, Knee |
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