Dr. John Henzes, M.D.
Contact & Location
570-307-1767
Dickson City, PA 18519
Allentown, PA 18103
Dr. Henzes performs more knee replacement procedures than 81% of orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #57 of 308 ranked knee surgeons in Pennsylvania.
About Dr. Henzes
Practice. Dr. John Henzes is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Dickson City, Pennsylvania. The latest annual CMS data records 71 knee replacements and 28 hip replacements, 99 procedures in all. That is #57 in Pennsylvania for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 79 procedures a year to 99, up 25%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 71 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Dickson City has 5 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 | 17 | 62 |
| 2014 | 20 | 55 |
| 2015 | 22 | 54 |
| 2016 | 21 | 64 |
| 2017 | 27 | 54 |
| 2018 | 18 | 56 |
| 2019 | 21 | 54 |
| 2020 | 16 | 43 |
| 2021 | 31 | 45 |
| 2022 | 20 | 55 |
| 2023 | 26 | 53 |
| 2024 | 28 | 71 |
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. Henzes Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Henzes's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 25% from 79 procedures in 2013 to 99 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. Henzes
How does Dr. Henzes's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Henzes has performed 99 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Pennsylvania average of 66 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Henzes ranks #75 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Henzes perform?
Dr. Henzes's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (71 cases) and hip replacement (28 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Henzes in Dickson City?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Dickson City 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. Henzes 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. Henzes's total volume across all insurers at roughly 340 to 420 procedures against the 99 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. Henzes's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Henzes's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 79 procedures in 2013 to 99 in the most recent data, a 25% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 99 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Henzes perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Henzes's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (71 cases), hip replacement (28 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Henzes affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Henzes is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City, Geisinger Community Medical Center, Wayne Memorial Hospital, Regional Hospital Of Scranton, Endless Mountains Health Systems.
How does Dr. Henzes compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Dickson City?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Dickson City, Dr. Henzes ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Henzes is among the highest-volume surgeons in Dickson City.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Henzes practices?
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Geisinger Community Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Wayne Memorial Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Dickson City, Pennsylvania
Dr. Henzes's 99 Medicare procedures are above the Dickson City average of 89. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Dickson City.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Harry Schmaltz | 190 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Ghigiarelli | 54 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Jordan | 53 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Christopher Samujh | 48 | Hip, Knee |
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