Dr. John Doherty, M.D.
Contact & Location
570-961-3823
Scranton, PA 18508
Dr. Doherty performs more knee replacement procedures than 31% of orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #211 of 308 ranked knee surgeons in Pennsylvania.
About Dr. Doherty
Practice. Dr. John Doherty is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The latest annual CMS data records 24 knee replacements and 18 hip replacements, 42 procedures in all. That is #211 in Pennsylvania for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 116 in 2015 and stands at 42 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 24 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Scranton has 9 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 | 30 | 67 |
| 2014 | 26 | 59 |
| 2015 | 39 | 77 |
| 2016 | 25 | 83 |
| 2017 | 26 | 75 |
| 2018 | 29 | 77 |
| 2019 | 20 | 51 |
| 2020 | 23 | 30 |
| 2021 | 16 | 18 |
| 2022 | 28 | 39 |
| 2023 | 18 | 48 |
| 2024 | 18 | 24 |
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. Doherty Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Doherty's recorded volume peaked at 116 procedures in 2015 and stood at 42 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Doherty
How does Dr. Doherty's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Doherty has performed 42 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. Doherty ranks #210 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Doherty perform?
Dr. Doherty's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (24 cases) and hip replacement (18 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Doherty in Scranton?
Yes. There are 9 orthopedic surgeons in Scranton 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. Doherty 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. Doherty's total volume across all insurers at roughly 140 to 180 procedures against the 42 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. Doherty's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Doherty's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 116 procedures in 2015 and was 42 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. Doherty perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Doherty's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (24 cases), hip replacement (18 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. Doherty compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Scranton?
Among the 9 orthopedic surgeons in Scranton, Dr. Doherty ranks #7 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Scranton has 74 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Dr. Doherty's 42 Medicare procedures are below the Scranton average of 60. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Scranton.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. John Mercuri | 74 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Mirza Shahid Baig | 74 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey Gillette | 60 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Kevin Colleran | 60 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Theodore Tomaszewski | 57 | Knee |
| Dr. Ryan Sutton | 50 | Hip, Knee |
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