Knee
Dr. Mark Nartatez, D.O.
Dr. Mark Nartatez is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania. Dr. Nartatez has performed 23 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #214 in Pennsylvania.
In Pennsylvania, Dr. Nartatez performs below average in knee (23 vs 45 avg).
Dr. Nartatez's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 23 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Dr. Nartatez is the only orthopedic surgeon in Philipsburg represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Nartatez extend back to 2013, covering 10 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 13 to 23 in the most recent data, a 77% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Nartatez's 23 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Nartatez Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Contact & Location
Philipsburg, PA 16866
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Nartatez's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 10 years, increasing 77% from 13 procedures in 2013 to 23 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 Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Nartatez
How does Dr. Nartatez's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Nartatez has performed 23 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Pennsylvania average is 63 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Nartatez ranks #291 out of 388 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Nartatez perform?
Dr. Nartatez's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 23 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Nartatez's practice located?
Dr. Nartatez practices in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania. The office is located at 271 Railroad St, Philipsburg, PA 16866. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Nartatez for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Nartatez represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Nartatez's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 23 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Nartatez's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Nartatez's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 13 procedures in 2013 to 23 in the most recent data, a 77% increase over 10 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 23 procedures in 2023.
Which hospitals is Dr. Nartatez affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Nartatez is affiliated with Penn Highlands Dubois, Penn Highlands Elk.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Nartatez practices?
Penn Highlands Dubois (1 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Penn Highlands Elk (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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