Dr. Wayne Luchetti, M.D.
Contact & Location
610-861-8080
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Dr. Luchetti performs more knee replacement procedures than 75% of orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #76 of 308 ranked knee surgeons in Pennsylvania.
About Dr. Luchetti
Practice. Dr. Wayne Luchetti is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The latest annual CMS data records 61 knee replacements. That is #76 in Pennsylvania for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 50 procedures a year to 61, up 22%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 61 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Bethlehem has 18 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 | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 16 | 34 |
| 2014 | 19 | 34 |
| 2015 | 19 | 57 |
| 2016 | 16 | 33 |
| 2017 | 12 | 47 |
| 2018 | 30 | 71 |
| 2019 | 18 | 56 |
| 2020 | 17 | 49 |
| 2021 | 15 | 57 |
| 2022 | 0 | 60 |
| 2023 | 11 | 80 |
| 2024 | 0 | 61 |
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. Luchetti Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Luchetti's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 22% from 50 procedures in 2013 to 61 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. Luchetti
How does Dr. Luchetti's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Luchetti has performed 61 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Pennsylvania average of 66 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Luchetti ranks #136 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Luchetti perform?
Dr. Luchetti's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 61 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Luchetti in Bethlehem?
Yes. There are 18 orthopedic surgeons in Bethlehem 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. Luchetti 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. Luchetti's total volume across all insurers at roughly 220 to 270 procedures against the 61 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. Luchetti's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Luchetti's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 50 procedures in 2013 to 61 in the most recent data, a 22% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 101 procedures in 2018.
Which hospitals is Dr. Luchetti affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Luchetti is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Hospital, St Luke'S Hospital Bethlehem, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono.
How does Dr. Luchetti compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Bethlehem?
Among the 18 orthopedic surgeons in Bethlehem, Dr. Luchetti ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Bethlehem has 258 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Luchetti practices?
Lehigh Valley Hospital (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); Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono (3 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 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Dr. Luchetti's 61 Medicare procedures are below the Bethlehem average of 122. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Bethlehem.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Thomas Meade | 258 | Knee |
| Dr. Patrick Brogle | 159 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Ferrante | 139 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Chinenye Nwachuku | 116 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Andrew Konopitski | 66 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Gregory Carolan | 55 | Shoulder |
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