Dr. Robert Grob, D.O.
Dr. Robert Grob is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. Dr. Grob has performed 32 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#162 in Pennsylvania) and 13 hip replacements, for a combined total of 45 procedures.
In Pennsylvania, Dr. Grob performs below average in knee (32 vs 45 avg), below average in hip (13 vs 34 avg).
Dr. Grob's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (32 cases) and hip replacements (13 cases).
Dr. Grob is the only orthopedic surgeon in Lehighton represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Grob's Medicare data spans 11 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 63 procedures in 2014 before settling at 45 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Grob's 32 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. Grob Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Contact & Location
Lehighton, PA 18235
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Grob's recorded volume peaked at 63 procedures in 2014 and stood at 45 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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. Grob
How does Dr. Grob's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Grob has performed 45 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. Grob ranks #191 out of 388 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Grob perform?
Dr. Grob's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (32 cases) and hip replacement (13 cases).
Where is Dr. Grob's practice located?
Dr. Grob practices in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. The office is located at 246 N 6th St, Lehighton, PA 18235. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Grob for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Grob 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. Grob's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 45 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Grob's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Grob's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 63 procedures in 2014 and was 45 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.
Does Dr. Grob perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Grob's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (32 cases), hip replacement (13 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Grob affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Grob is affiliated with St Luke'S Miners Memorial Hospital, St Luke'S Hospital - Carbon Campus, St Luke'S Hospital Bethlehem, St Luke'S Hospital - Monroe Campus.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Grob practices?
St Luke'S Miners Memorial Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); St Luke'S Hospital - Carbon Campus (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); St Luke'S Hospital Bethlehem (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.
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