Dr. Stephen Soffer, M.D.
Dr. Stephen Soffer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Dr. Soffer has performed 25 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#203 in Pennsylvania) and 14 shoulder replacements, for a combined total of 39 procedures.
In Pennsylvania, Dr. Soffer performs below average in knee (25 vs 45 avg), below average in shoulder (14 vs 29 avg).
Dr. Soffer's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (25 cases) and shoulder replacements (14 cases).
Wyomissing is home to 2 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Wyomissing area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Soffer extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 18 to 39 in the most recent data, a 117% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Soffer's 25 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. Soffer Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Contact & Location
Wyomissing, PA 19610
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Soffer's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 117% from 18 procedures in 2013 to 39 in the most recent data.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Soffer
How does Dr. Soffer's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Soffer has performed 39 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. Soffer ranks #217 out of 388 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Soffer perform?
Dr. Soffer's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (25 cases) and shoulder replacement (14 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Soffer in Wyomissing?
Yes. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons in Wyomissing 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. Soffer 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. Soffer's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 39 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Soffer's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Soffer's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 18 procedures in 2013 to 39 in the most recent data, a 117% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 46 procedures in 2021.
Does Dr. Soffer perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Soffer's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (25 cases), shoulder replacement (14 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
Dr. Soffer's 39 Medicare procedures are above the Wyomissing average of 36. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Wyomissing.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kevin Terefenko | 33 | Knee |
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