Dr. Joshua Port, M.D.
Contact & Location
814-942-1166
Altoona, PA 16602
Dr. Port performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 77% of orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #21 of 95 ranked shoulder surgeons in Pennsylvania.
About Dr. Port
Practice. Dr. Joshua Port is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The latest annual CMS data records 34 shoulder replacements and 16 knee replacements, 50 procedures in all. That is #21 in Pennsylvania for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 33 procedures a year to 50, up 52%.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 34 procedures is near the national average of 29.
Local context. Altoona has 6 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 | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 14 | 19 |
| 2014 | 17 | 29 |
| 2015 | 14 | 23 |
| 2016 | 14 | 33 |
| 2017 | 13 | 21 |
| 2018 | 0 | 36 |
| 2019 | 19 | 32 |
| 2020 | 20 | 27 |
| 2021 | 16 | 35 |
| 2022 | 12 | 43 |
| 2023 | 14 | 28 |
| 2024 | 16 | 34 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 23% to 28% for knee 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. Port Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Port's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 52% from 33 procedures in 2013 to 50 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 Shoulder Replacement
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Pain Management After Joint ReplacementA comprehensive guide to managing post-surgical pain through medication, physical therapy, cold therapy, and non-pharmacological strategies.
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Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Port
How does Dr. Port's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Port has performed 50 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. Port ranks #177 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Port perform?
Dr. Port's Medicare data shows procedures in shoulder replacement (34 cases) and knee replacement (16 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Port in Altoona?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in Altoona 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. Port 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Port's total volume across all insurers at roughly 150 to 190 procedures against the 50 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. Port's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Port's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 33 procedures in 2013 to 50 in the most recent data, a 52% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 55 procedures in 2022.
Does Dr. Port perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Port's Medicare data shows procedures in shoulder replacement (34 cases), knee replacement (16 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Port affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Port is affiliated with Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Upmc Altoona, Upmc Bedford Memorial, Conemaugh Miners Medical Center.
How does Dr. Port compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Altoona?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in Altoona, Dr. Port ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Altoona has 197 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Port practices?
Conemaugh Nason Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Upmc Altoona (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 Altoona, Pennsylvania
Dr. Port's 50 Medicare procedures are below the Altoona average of 71. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Altoona.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Christopher McClellan | 197 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joshua Greenleaf | 71 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Tyndall | 58 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Jonathan Van Kleunen | 36 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Singer | 13 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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