Dr. Mark Pallis, D.O.
Contact & Location
570-808-1093
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Dr. Pallis performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 56% of orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #41 of 95 ranked shoulder surgeons in Pennsylvania.
About Dr. Pallis
Practice. Dr. Mark Pallis is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania. The latest annual CMS data records 24 shoulder replacements. That is #41 in Pennsylvania for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2022 to 2024, 3 years. Volume rose from 16 procedures a year to 24, up 50%.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 24 procedures is near the national average of 29.
Local context. Wilkes Barre has 4 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 | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 24 |
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. Pallis Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
See the Top 25 shoulder replacement surgeons in Pennsylvania
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Pallis's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 3 years, increasing 50% from 16 procedures in 2022 to 24 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. Pallis
How does Dr. Pallis's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Pallis has performed 24 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. Pallis ranks #290 out of 376 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 24 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 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. Pallis's total volume across all insurers at roughly 60 to 80 procedures against the 24 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. Pallis's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Pallis's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 16 procedures in 2022 to 24 in the most recent data, a 50% increase over 3 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 28 procedures in 2023.
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 139 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 24 Medicare procedures are below the Wilkes Barre average of 65. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Wilkes Barre.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. David Kolessar | 139 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Murphy | 50 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Douglas Vanderbrook | 47 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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