Dr. Gregory Gilson, D.O.
Contact & Location
484-526-1735
Allentown, PA 18104
Dr. Gilson performs more knee replacement procedures than 79% of orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #62 of 308 ranked knee surgeons in Pennsylvania.
About Dr. Gilson
Practice. Dr. Gregory Gilson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The latest annual CMS data records 69 knee replacements and 59 hip replacements, 128 procedures in all. That is #62 in Pennsylvania for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2016.
Trend. Dr. Gilson first appears in the Medicare data in 2023. With 2 years on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 69 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Allentown has 13 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 81 procedures in 2023 and 128 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. Gilson Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Gilson has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Gilson
How does Dr. Gilson's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Gilson has performed 128 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Pennsylvania average of 66 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Gilson ranks #57 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Gilson perform?
Dr. Gilson's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (69 cases) and hip replacement (59 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Gilson in Allentown?
Yes. There are 13 orthopedic surgeons in Allentown 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. Gilson 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. Gilson's total volume across all insurers at roughly 430 to 540 procedures against the 128 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.
Does Dr. Gilson perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Gilson's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (69 cases), hip replacement (59 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Gilson affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Gilson is affiliated with St Luke'S Hospital Bethlehem, St Luke'S Hospital - Upper Bucks Campus, St Luke'S Hospital - Grand View Campus, St Luke'S Hospital - Monroe Campus, St Luke'S Hospital - Easton Campus.
How does Dr. Gilson compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Allentown?
Among the 13 orthopedic surgeons in Allentown, Dr. Gilson ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Allentown has 285 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Gilson practices?
St Luke'S Hospital Bethlehem (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); St Luke'S Hospital - Upper Bucks Campus (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); St Luke'S Hospital - Grand View Campus (5 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 Allentown, Pennsylvania
Dr. Gilson's 128 Medicare procedures are below the Allentown average of 174. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Allentown.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Eric Lebby | 285 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Paul Pollice | 239 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Gregor Hawk | 191 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Jonathon Brown | 169 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kevin Anbari | 124 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Anthony Falvello | 83 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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