Dr. Patrick Pallitto
Contact & Location
843-525-0045
Beaufort, SC 29902
Bluffton, SC 29910
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Dr. Pallitto performs more knee replacement procedures than 19% of orthopedic surgeons in South Carolina, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #97 of 120 ranked knee surgeons in South Carolina.
About Dr. Pallitto
Practice. Dr. Patrick Pallitto is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Beaufort, South Carolina. The latest annual CMS data records 20 knee replacements. That is #97 in South Carolina for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2019.
Trend. Dr. Pallitto first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 20 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Beaufort has 6 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Pallitto also holds hospital privileges in SC and PA, a practice that extends beyond South Carolina.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 20 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. Pallitto Compares
Procedure volume compared to the South Carolina state average.
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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Pallitto
How does Dr. Pallitto's procedure volume compare to other South Carolina surgeons?
Dr. Pallitto has performed 20 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The South Carolina average is 76 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Pallitto ranks #124 out of 158 orthopedic surgeons in South Carolina.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Pallitto perform?
Dr. Pallitto's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 20 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Pallitto in Beaufort?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in Beaufort 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 South Carolina surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Pallitto 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. Pallitto's total volume across all insurers at roughly 70 to 90 procedures against the 20 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Pallitto affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Pallitto is affiliated with Beaufort County Memorial Hospital, Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside. Dr. Pallitto maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Pallitto compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Beaufort?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in Beaufort, Dr. Pallitto ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Beaufort has 176 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Pallitto practices?
Beaufort County Memorial Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside (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 Beaufort, South Carolina
Dr. Pallitto's 20 Medicare procedures are below the Beaufort average of 94. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Beaufort.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Daniel Delgaizo | 176 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Mark Dean | 129 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Douglas Scott | 107 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Howell Jones | 74 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Edward Blocker | 59 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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