Dr. Matthew Poorman, MD
Contact & Location
Lancaster, PA 17601
Dr. Matthew Poorman is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. A Medicare provider since 2018, Dr. Poorman has performed 60 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#78 in Pennsylvania) and 37 hip replacements, for a combined total of 97 procedures.
In Pennsylvania, Dr. Poorman performs above average in knee (60 vs 47 avg), near average in hip (37 vs 37 avg).
Dr. Poorman's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (60 cases) and hip replacements (37 cases).
Lancaster is home to 19 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Lancaster area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Poorman first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Poorman's 60 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Poorman Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Poorman has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. 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. Poorman
How does Dr. Poorman's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Poorman has performed 97 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Pennsylvania average of 66 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Poorman ranks #77 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Poorman perform?
Dr. Poorman's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (60 cases) and hip replacement (37 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Poorman in Lancaster?
Yes. There are 19 orthopedic surgeons in Lancaster 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. Poorman 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. Poorman's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 97 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Poorman perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Poorman's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (60 cases), hip replacement (37 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Poorman affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Poorman is affiliated with Lancaster General Hospital.
How does Dr. Poorman compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Lancaster?
Among the 19 orthopedic surgeons in Lancaster, Dr. Poorman ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Lancaster has 169 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Poorman practices?
Lancaster General 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 Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Dr. Poorman's 97 Medicare procedures are below the Lancaster average of 113. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Lancaster.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Thomas Renz | 169 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Gregory Tocks | 127 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Young Jee | 107 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Carl Becker | 104 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Christopher Cooke | 97 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Westphal | 88 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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