Dr. Kathleen Leinweber
Contact & Location
570-961-3823
Scranton, PA 18503
Dr. Leinweber performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 80% of orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #19 of 95 ranked shoulder surgeons in Pennsylvania.
About Dr. Leinweber
Practice. Dr. Kathleen Leinweber is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The latest annual CMS data records 37 shoulder replacements. That is #19 in Pennsylvania for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2019.
Trend. Dr. Leinweber first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 37 procedures is above the national average of 29.
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. Dr. Leinweber also holds hospital privileges in PA and MA, a practice that extends beyond Pennsylvania.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 37 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. 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. Leinweber Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
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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Recovery Timeline: Week-by-Week ExpectationsA detailed week-by-week guide covering pain levels, mobility milestones, physical therapy progression, and when to expect a return to daily activities.
Medicare Coverage for Joint ReplacementWhat Medicare Part A and Part B cover for joint replacement surgery, including hospital stays, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and physical therapy.
Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Leinweber
How does Dr. Leinweber's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Leinweber has performed 37 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. Leinweber ranks #231 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Leinweber perform?
Dr. Leinweber's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 37 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Leinweber with shoulder replacement surgery?
Dr. Leinweber ranks #19 in Pennsylvania for shoulder replacement with 37 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 376 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Leinweber 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. Leinweber 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, which puts Dr. Leinweber's total volume across all insurers at roughly 100 to 130 procedures against the 37 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Leinweber affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Leinweber is affiliated with Geisinger Community Medical Center, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, New England Baptist Hospital. Dr. Leinweber maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Leinweber compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Scranton?
Among the 9 orthopedic surgeons in Scranton, Dr. Leinweber ranks #9 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Scranton has 74 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Leinweber practices?
Geisinger Community Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); New England Baptist Hospital (5 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 Scranton, Pennsylvania
Dr. Leinweber's 37 Medicare procedures are below the Scranton average of 59. 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 |
Patient Resources & Verification
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