Dr. Robert Booth, M.D.
Contact & Location
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Dr. Booth performs more knee replacement procedures than 89% of orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #32 of 308 ranked knee surgeons in Pennsylvania.
About Dr. Booth
Practice. Dr. Robert Booth is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The latest annual CMS data records 109 knee replacements. That is #32 in Pennsylvania for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 185 in 2013 and stands at 109 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 109 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Local context. Philadelphia has 30 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 | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 185 |
| 2014 | 128 |
| 2015 | 129 |
| 2016 | 157 |
| 2017 | 142 |
| 2018 | 160 |
| 2019 | 119 |
| 2020 | 110 |
| 2021 | 101 |
| 2022 | 105 |
| 2023 | 125 |
| 2024 | 109 |
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. Booth Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Booth's recorded volume peaked at 185 procedures in 2013 and stood at 109 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Booth
How does Dr. Booth's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Booth has performed 109 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Pennsylvania average of 66 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Booth ranks #69 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Booth perform?
Dr. Booth's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 109 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Booth in Philadelphia?
Yes. There are 30 orthopedic surgeons in Philadelphia 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. Booth 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. Booth's total volume across all insurers at roughly 390 to 470 procedures against the 109 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. Booth's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Booth's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 185 procedures in 2013 and was 109 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
How does Dr. Booth compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Philadelphia?
Among the 30 orthopedic surgeons in Philadelphia, Dr. Booth ranks #8 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Philadelphia has 200 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dr. Booth's 109 Medicare procedures are below the Philadelphia average of 159. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Philadelphia.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Christopher Melnic | 200 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Craig Israelite | 195 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Purtill | 171 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Stephen Sizer | 165 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Neil Sheth | 138 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Charles Nelson | 137 | Hip, Knee |
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