Contact & Location
724-224-8700
Brackenridge, PA 15014
Dr. Rytel performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 1% of orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #94 of 95 ranked shoulder surgeons in Pennsylvania.
About Dr. Rytel
Practice. Dr. Michael Rytel is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania. The latest annual CMS data records 11 shoulder replacements. That is #94 in Pennsylvania for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2019 to 2024, 3 years. Volume has held between 11 and 13 procedures a year.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 11 procedures is below the national average of 29. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 11 |
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. Rytel Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
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Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Rytel's procedure volume has been consistent across 3 years of Medicare data, ranging from 11 to 13 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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. Rytel
How does Dr. Rytel's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Rytel has performed 11 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. Rytel ranks #376 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Rytel perform?
Dr. Rytel's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 11 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Rytel's practice located?
Dr. Rytel practices in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania. The office is located at 1030 Broadview Blvd, Brackenridge, PA 15014. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Rytel for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Rytel 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. Rytel's total volume across all insurers at roughly 30 to 40 procedures against the 11 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. Rytel's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Rytel's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 3 years of Medicare data, ranging from 11 to 13 procedures per year between 2019 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Which hospitals is Dr. Rytel affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Rytel is affiliated with Allegheny Valley Hospital, Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside, Upmc St Margaret.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Rytel practices?
Allegheny Valley Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Upmc St Margaret (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.
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