Dr. Robert Grob, D.O.
Contact & Location
484-526-1735
Palmerton, PA 18071
Dr. Grob performs more knee replacement procedures than 40% of orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #182 of 308 ranked knee surgeons in Pennsylvania.
About Dr. Grob
Practice. Dr. Robert Grob is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. The latest annual CMS data records 27 knee replacements. That is #182 in Pennsylvania for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 63 in 2014 and stands at 27 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 27 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 21 | 40 |
| 2014 | 16 | 47 |
| 2015 | 21 | 32 |
| 2016 | 14 | 30 |
| 2017 | 15 | 24 |
| 2018 | 0 | 29 |
| 2019 | 15 | 27 |
| 2020 | 17 | 22 |
| 2021 | 11 | 21 |
| 2022 | 21 | 28 |
| 2023 | 13 | 32 |
| 2024 | 0 | 27 |
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. Grob Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Grob's recorded volume peaked at 63 procedures in 2014 and stood at 27 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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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 27 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. Grob ranks #273 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Grob perform?
Dr. Grob's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 27 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Grob's practice located?
Dr. Grob practices in Palmerton, Pennsylvania. The office is located at 217 Franklin Ave, Palmerton, PA 18071. 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 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. Grob's total volume across all insurers at roughly 100 to 120 procedures against the 27 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. Grob's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Grob's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 63 procedures in 2014 and was 27 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.
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, Geisinger St. Luke'S Hospital.
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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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