Dr. John Doherty, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. John Doherty is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Scranton, Pennsylvania. In 2023, Dr. Doherty performed 48 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#93 in Pennsylvania) and 18 hip replacements (#163 in Pennsylvania), for a combined total of 66 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
48 verified cases
#93 in Pennsylvania
Hip Replacement
18 verified cases
#163 in Pennsylvania

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Doherty

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (66 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Doherty, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 570-961-3823
3 W Olive St
Scranton, PA 18508
NPI: 1962488809
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 21 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
ðŸĨ Licensed surgical specialist
ðŸĶī Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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