Dr. James Purtill, M.D.
Contact & Location
800-321-9999
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Marlton, NJ 08053
Dr. Purtill performs more knee replacement procedures than 85% of orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #44 of 308 ranked knee surgeons in Pennsylvania.
About Dr. Purtill
Practice. Dr. James Purtill is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The latest annual CMS data records 91 knee replacements and 80 hip replacements, 171 procedures in all. That is #44 in Pennsylvania for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 246 in 2017 and stands at 171 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 91 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Local context. Philadelphia has 30 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 | 92 | 122 |
| 2014 | 97 | 121 |
| 2015 | 77 | 116 |
| 2016 | 103 | 122 |
| 2017 | 117 | 129 |
| 2018 | 104 | 139 |
| 2019 | 99 | 103 |
| 2020 | 65 | 74 |
| 2021 | 75 | 90 |
| 2022 | 84 | 85 |
| 2023 | 94 | 106 |
| 2024 | 80 | 91 |
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. Purtill Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Purtill's recorded volume peaked at 246 procedures in 2017 and stood at 171 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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Rehabilitation Roadmap: Your Complete Recovery GuideA structured physical therapy progression from the first post-op exercises through full strength and mobility restoration over 3 to 6 months.
Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Purtill
How does Dr. Purtill's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Purtill has performed 171 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Pennsylvania average of 66 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Purtill ranks #32 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Purtill perform?
Dr. Purtill's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (91 cases) and hip replacement (80 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Purtill in Philadelphia?
Yes. There are 30 orthopedic surgeons in Philadelphia 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. Purtill 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. Purtill's total volume across all insurers at roughly 570 to 720 procedures against the 171 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. Purtill's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Purtill's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 246 procedures in 2017 and was 171 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.
Does Dr. Purtill perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Purtill's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (91 cases), hip replacement (80 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Purtill affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Purtill is affiliated with Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital Llc, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
How does Dr. Purtill compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Philadelphia?
Among the 30 orthopedic surgeons in Philadelphia, Dr. Purtill ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Purtill is among the highest-volume surgeons in Philadelphia.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Purtill practices?
Rothman Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital Llc (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (3 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dr. Purtill's 171 Medicare procedures are above the Philadelphia average of 162. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Philadelphia.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Christopher Melnic | 200 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Craig Israelite | 195 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Stephen Sizer | 165 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Neil Sheth | 138 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Charles Nelson | 137 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Travers | 126 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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