Dr. Scott King, D.O.
Contact & Location
717-652-9555
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Dr. King performs more knee replacement procedures than 78% of orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #65 of 308 ranked knee surgeons in Pennsylvania.
About Dr. King
Dr. Scott King is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. King performed 68 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#65 in Pennsylvania) and 56 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 124 procedures.
In Pennsylvania, Dr. King performs above the state average in knee (68 vs 47), above the state average in hip (56 vs 37).
Dr. King's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (68 cases) and hip replacements (56 cases).
Harrisburg is home to 7 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Harrisburg area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. King extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 37 to 124 in the most recent data, a 235% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. King's 68 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 19 | 18 |
| 2014 | 21 | 15 |
| 2015 | 34 | 24 |
| 2016 | 35 | 35 |
| 2017 | 54 | 40 |
| 2018 | 44 | 55 |
| 2019 | 74 | 75 |
| 2020 | 67 | 55 |
| 2021 | 57 | 61 |
| 2022 | 66 | 59 |
| 2023 | 51 | 54 |
| 2024 | 56 | 68 |
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, 25% to 33% for hip 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. King Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. King's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 235% from 37 procedures in 2013 to 124 in the most recent data.
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. King
How does Dr. King's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. King has performed 124 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Pennsylvania average of 66 procedures per surgeon. Dr. King ranks #62 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. King perform?
Dr. King's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (68 cases) and hip replacement (56 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. King in Harrisburg?
Yes. There are 7 orthopedic surgeons in Harrisburg 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. King 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. King's total volume across all insurers at roughly 410 to 520 procedures against the 124 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. King's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. King's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 37 procedures in 2013 to 124 in the most recent data, a 235% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 149 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. King perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. King's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (68 cases), hip replacement (56 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. King affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. King is affiliated with Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals, Upmc Carlisle, Milton S Hershey Medical Center.
How does Dr. King compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Harrisburg?
Among the 7 orthopedic surgeons in Harrisburg, Dr. King ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. King is among the highest-volume surgeons in Harrisburg.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. King practices?
Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Upmc Carlisle (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Milton S Hershey Medical Center (4 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 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Dr. King's 124 Medicare procedures are above the Harrisburg average of 77. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Harrisburg.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Alex Shin | 169 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Matthew Espenshade | 79 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Eric Kutz | 63 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Timothy Ackerman | 45 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. John Grandrimo | 35 | Knee |
| Dr. Lisa O'brien | 24 | Shoulder |
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