Dr. John Scanaliato, MD
Contact & Location
Fort Bliss, TX 79906
Dr. John Scanaliato is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Fort Bliss, Texas. Dr. Scanaliato has performed 14 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements, ranking #116 in Texas.
In Texas, Dr. Scanaliato performs below average in shoulder (14 vs 27 avg).
Dr. Scanaliato's Medicare data shows a focused shoulder replacement practice with 14 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Dr. Scanaliato is the only orthopedic surgeon in Fort Bliss represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Scanaliato first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2024. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Scanaliato's 14 shoulder replacement procedures is below the national average of 29 among 2,213 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Scanaliato Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Shoulder Replacement
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Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Scanaliato
How does Dr. Scanaliato's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Scanaliato has performed 14 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Texas average is 57 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Scanaliato ranks #531 out of 582 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Scanaliato perform?
Dr. Scanaliato's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 14 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Scanaliato's practice located?
Dr. Scanaliato practices in Fort Bliss, Texas. The office is located at 18511 Highlander Medics St, Fort Bliss, TX 79906. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Scanaliato for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Scanaliato 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. Scanaliato's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 14 procedures shown here.
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