Shoulder
Dr. Mark Pallis, D.O.
Dr. Mark Pallis is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pallis has performed 28 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements, ranking #34 in Pennsylvania.
In Pennsylvania, Dr. Pallis performs near average in shoulder (28 vs 29 avg).
Dr. Pallis's Medicare data shows a focused shoulder replacement practice with 28 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.
Wilkes Barre is home to 4 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Wilkes Barre area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Pallis first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 2,092 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Pallis's 28 verified procedures is near the national average of 28.
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. Pallis Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Contact & Location
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Pallis has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Pallis
How does Dr. Pallis's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Pallis has performed 28 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. Pallis ranks #270 out of 388 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Pallis perform?
Dr. Pallis's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 28 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Pallis in Wilkes Barre?
Yes. There are 4 orthopedic surgeons in Wilkes Barre 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. Pallis 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. Pallis's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 28 procedures shown here.
Which hospitals is Dr. Pallis affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Pallis is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Geisinger Community Medical Center.
How does Dr. Pallis compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Wilkes Barre?
Among the 4 orthopedic surgeons in Wilkes Barre, Dr. Pallis ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Wilkes Barre has 135 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Pallis practices?
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (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). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
Dr. Pallis's 28 Medicare procedures are below the Wilkes Barre average of 71. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Wilkes Barre.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. David Kolessar | 135 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Douglas Vanderbrook | 68 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Murphy | 53 | Hip, Knee |
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