Dr. Gregory Lauro, M.D.
Contact & Location
Latrobe, PA 15650
Dr. Gregory Lauro is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Lauro has performed 21 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#234 in Pennsylvania) and 12 hip replacements, for a combined total of 33 procedures.
In Pennsylvania, Dr. Lauro performs below average in knee (21 vs 47 avg), below average in hip (12 vs 37 avg).
Dr. Lauro's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (21 cases) and hip replacements (12 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 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 13 to 33 in the most recent data, a 154% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Lauro's 21 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Lauro's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 154% from 13 procedures in 2013 to 33 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 33 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. Lauro ranks #240 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Lauro perform?
Dr. Lauro's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (21 cases) and hip replacement (12 cases).
Where is Dr. Lauro's practice located?
Dr. Lauro practices in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. The office is located at 100 Excela Health Dr Ste 204, 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 33 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 33 in the most recent data, a 154% increase over 11 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 knee replacement (21 cases), hip replacement (12 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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