Dr. Jamie Heimroth, MD
Contact & Location
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Dr. Jamie Heimroth is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Heimroth has performed 18 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#252 in Pennsylvania) and 14 hip replacements, for a combined total of 32 procedures.
In Pennsylvania, Dr. Heimroth performs below average in knee (18 vs 47 avg), below average in hip (14 vs 37 avg).
Dr. Heimroth's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (18 cases) and hip replacements (14 cases).
Pittsburgh is home to 41 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Pittsburgh area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Heimroth first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2024. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Heimroth's 18 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. Heimroth Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Heimroth
How does Dr. Heimroth's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Heimroth has performed 32 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. Heimroth ranks #246 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Heimroth perform?
Dr. Heimroth's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (18 cases) and hip replacement (14 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Heimroth in Pittsburgh?
Yes. There are 41 orthopedic surgeons in Pittsburgh 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. Heimroth 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. Heimroth's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 32 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Heimroth perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Heimroth's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (18 cases), hip replacement (14 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. Heimroth compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Pittsburgh?
Among the 41 orthopedic surgeons in Pittsburgh, Dr. Heimroth ranks #29 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Pittsburgh has 203 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Dr. Heimroth's 32 Medicare procedures are below the Pittsburgh average of 106. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Pittsburgh.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Bryce Braaksma | 203 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Omalley | 156 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Pagnotto | 124 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Julius Huebner | 77 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Yram Groff | 76 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Eric Yakish | 75 | Hip, Knee |
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