Dr. Gregory Lauro, M.D.
Dr. Gregory Lauro is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lauro has performed 18 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#157 in Pennsylvania) and 16 knee replacements, for a combined total of 34 procedures.
In Pennsylvania, Dr. Lauro performs below average in hip (18 vs 34 avg), below average in knee (16 vs 45 avg).
Dr. Lauro's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (18 cases) and knee replacements (16 cases).
Dr. Lauro is the only orthopedic surgeon in Latrobe 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. Lauro extend back to 2013, covering 10 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 13 to 34 in the most recent data, a 162% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Lauro's 18 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,526 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Lauro Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Contact & Location
Latrobe, PA 15650
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Lauro's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 10 years, increasing 162% from 13 procedures in 2013 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Lauro
How does Dr. Lauro's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Lauro has performed 34 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. Lauro ranks #245 out of 388 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Lauro perform?
Dr. Lauro's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (18 cases) and knee replacement (16 cases).
Where is Dr. Lauro's practice located?
Dr. Lauro practices in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. The office is located at 5840 Route 981, Latrobe, PA 15650. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Lauro for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Lauro 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. Lauro's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 34 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Lauro's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Lauro's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 13 procedures in 2013 to 34 in the most recent data, a 162% increase over 10 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 35 procedures in 2017.
Does Dr. Lauro perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Lauro's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (18 cases), knee replacement (16 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Lauro affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Lauro is affiliated with Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital, Independence Health System Westmoreland Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Lauro practices?
Independence Health System Latrobe Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Independence Health System Westmoreland 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.
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