Dr. Matthew Varacallo, M.D.
Contact & Location
814-299-7432
Du Bois, PA 15801
Dr. Varacallo performs more knee replacement procedures than 71% of orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #89 of 308 ranked knee surgeons in Pennsylvania.
About Dr. Varacallo
Practice. Dr. Matthew Varacallo is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Du Bois, Pennsylvania. The latest annual CMS data records 52 knee replacements. That is #89 in Pennsylvania for knee replacement. Dr. Varacallo also holds credentials in Sports Medicine. A Medicare provider since 2013.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2020 to 2024, 5 years. Volume rose from 22 procedures a year to 52, up 136%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 52 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 22 |
| 2021 | 28 | 39 |
| 2022 | 11 | 46 |
| 2023 | 12 | 51 |
| 2024 | 0 | 52 |
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 23% to 28% for knee 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. Varacallo Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Varacallo's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 5 years, increasing 136% from 22 procedures in 2020 to 52 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. Varacallo
How does Dr. Varacallo's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Varacallo has performed 52 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. Varacallo ranks #168 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Varacallo perform?
Dr. Varacallo's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 52 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Varacallo's practice located?
Dr. Varacallo practices in Du Bois, Pennsylvania. The office is located at 145 Hospital Ave Ste 311, Du Bois, PA 15801. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Varacallo for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Varacallo 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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Varacallo's total volume across all insurers at roughly 190 to 230 procedures against the 52 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. Varacallo's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Varacallo's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 22 procedures in 2020 to 52 in the most recent data, a 136% increase over 5 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 67 procedures in 2021.
Which hospitals is Dr. Varacallo affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Varacallo is affiliated with Penn Highlands Dubois, Penn Highlands Brookville, Penn Highlands Elk, Punxsutawney Area Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Varacallo 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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