Dr. Jesse Welter, D.O.
Contact & Location
Hanover, PA 17331
Dr. Jesse Welter is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Hanover, Pennsylvania. A Medicare provider since 2009, Dr. Welter has completed 103 knee replacements (#36 in Pennsylvania), 25 shoulder replacements, and 24 hip replacements, totaling 152 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Pennsylvania, Dr. Welter performs well above average in knee (103 vs 47 avg), near average in shoulder (25 vs 28 avg), below average in hip (24 vs 37 avg).
Dr. Welter performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (103 cases), followed by shoulder replacements (25) and hip replacements (24).
Hanover is home to 3 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Hanover area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Welter extend back to 2015, covering 10 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 50 to 152 in the most recent data, a 204% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Welter's 103 verified procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
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. Welter Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Welter's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 10 years, increasing 204% from 50 procedures in 2015 to 152 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. Welter
How does Dr. Welter's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Welter has performed 152 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Pennsylvania average of 66 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Welter ranks #41 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Welter perform?
Dr. Welter performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (103 cases), shoulder replacement (25 cases), hip replacement (24 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Welter in Hanover?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Hanover 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. Welter 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. Welter's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 152 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Welter's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Welter's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 50 procedures in 2015 to 152 in the most recent data, a 204% increase over 10 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 152 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Welter perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Welter's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (103 cases), shoulder replacement (25 cases), hip replacement (24 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Welter among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Welter affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Welter is affiliated with Oss Orthopaedic Hospital, Upmc Hanover, Wellspan York Hospital, Gettysburg Hospital.
How does Dr. Welter compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Hanover?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Hanover, Dr. Welter ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Welter is among the highest-volume surgeons in Hanover.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Welter practices?
Oss Orthopaedic Hospital (hip/knee complication rate better than national average); Upmc Hanover (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Wellspan York Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Hanover, Pennsylvania
Dr. Welter's 152 Medicare procedures are above the Hanover average of 133. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Hanover.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Eric Jackson | 235 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Alexander Kish | 11 | Shoulder |
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