Dr. Thomas Jordan, M.D.
Contact & Location
570-307-1767
Dickson City, PA 18519
Allentown, PA 18103
Dr. Jordan performs more knee replacement procedures than 46% of orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #166 of 308 ranked knee surgeons in Pennsylvania.
About Dr. Jordan
Practice. Dr. Thomas Jordan is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Dickson City, Pennsylvania. The latest annual CMS data records 30 knee replacements and 23 shoulder replacements, 53 procedures in all. That is #166 in Pennsylvania for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2008.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2019 to 2024, 5 years. Volume rose from 14 procedures a year to 53, up 279%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 30 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Dickson City has 5 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 | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 14 | 0 |
| 2020 | 13 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 30 | 23 |
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, 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Jordan Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Jordan's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 5 years, increasing 279% from 14 procedures in 2019 to 53 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. Jordan
How does Dr. Jordan's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Jordan has performed 53 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Pennsylvania average of 66 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Jordan ranks #166 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Jordan perform?
Dr. Jordan's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (30 cases) and shoulder replacement (23 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Jordan in Dickson City?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Dickson City 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. Jordan 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Jordan's total volume across all insurers at roughly 170 to 210 procedures against the 53 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. Jordan's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Jordan's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 14 procedures in 2019 to 53 in the most recent data, a 279% increase over 5 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 53 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Jordan perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Jordan's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (30 cases), shoulder replacement (23 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Jordan affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Jordan is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City, Geisinger Community Medical Center, Wayne Memorial Hospital, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono, Regional Hospital Of Scranton.
How does Dr. Jordan compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Dickson City?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Dickson City, Dr. Jordan ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Dickson City has 190 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Jordan practices?
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Geisinger Community Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Wayne Memorial Hospital (2 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 Dickson City, Pennsylvania
Dr. Jordan's 53 Medicare procedures are below the Dickson City average of 89. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Dickson City.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Harry Schmaltz | 190 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Henzes | 99 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Ghigiarelli | 54 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Samujh | 48 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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