Dr. Jesse Welter, D.O.
Contact & Location
717-633-0031
Hanover, PA 17331
York, PA 17402
Dr. Welter performs more knee replacement procedures than 88% of orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #36 of 308 ranked knee surgeons in Pennsylvania.
About Dr. Welter
Practice. Dr. Jesse Welter is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Hanover, Pennsylvania. The latest annual CMS data records 103 knee replacements, 25 shoulder replacements, and 24 hip replacements, 152 procedures in all. That is #36 in Pennsylvania for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2015 to 2024, 10 years. Volume rose from 50 procedures a year to 152, up 204%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 103 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Local context. Hanover has 3 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 | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 20 | 30 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 47 | 0 |
| 2017 | 14 | 50 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| 2019 | 11 | 20 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 29 | 12 |
| 2021 | 12 | 24 | 22 |
| 2022 | 15 | 35 | 28 |
| 2023 | 22 | 67 | 21 |
| 2024 | 24 | 103 | 25 |
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, 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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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 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Welter's total volume across all insurers at roughly 510 to 630 procedures against the 152 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. 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, Gettysburg Hospital, Wellspan York 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); Gettysburg 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 |
Patient Resources & Verification
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