Dr. Noelle Digioia Guthrie, DO
Dr. Noelle Digioia Guthrie is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Digioia Guthrie has performed 18 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#244 in Pennsylvania) and 11 hip replacements, for a combined total of 29 procedures.
In Pennsylvania, Dr. Digioia Guthrie performs below average in knee (18 vs 45 avg), below average in hip (11 vs 34 avg).
Dr. Digioia Guthrie's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (18 cases) and hip replacements (11 cases).
Pittsburgh is home to 41 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Pittsburgh area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Digioia Guthrie first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Digioia Guthrie's 18 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Digioia Guthrie Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Contact & Location
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Digioia Guthrie 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. Digioia Guthrie
How does Dr. Digioia Guthrie's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Digioia Guthrie has performed 29 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. Digioia Guthrie ranks #265 out of 388 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Digioia Guthrie perform?
Dr. Digioia Guthrie's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (18 cases) and hip replacement (11 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Digioia Guthrie in Pittsburgh?
Yes. There are 41 orthopedic surgeons in Pittsburgh 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. Digioia Guthrie 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. Digioia Guthrie's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 29 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Digioia Guthrie perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Digioia Guthrie's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (18 cases), hip replacement (11 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Digioia Guthrie affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Digioia Guthrie is affiliated with Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System.
How does Dr. Digioia Guthrie compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Pittsburgh?
Among the 41 orthopedic surgeons in Pittsburgh, Dr. Digioia Guthrie ranks #29 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Pittsburgh has 196 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Digioia Guthrie practices?
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System (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 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Dr. Digioia Guthrie's 29 Medicare procedures are below the Pittsburgh average of 103. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Pittsburgh.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Bryce Braaksma | 196 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Omalley | 137 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Pagnotto | 120 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Julius Huebner | 96 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Paul Wilkie | 74 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brian Klatt | 71 | Hip, Knee |
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