Dr. Matthew Pearl, M.D.
Dr. Matthew Pearl is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Sugar Land, Texas. Dr. Pearl has performed 26 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#120 in Texas) and 17 knee replacements, for a combined total of 43 procedures.
In Texas, Dr. Pearl performs near average in hip (26 vs 30 avg), below average in knee (17 vs 41 avg).
Dr. Pearl's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (26 cases) and knee replacements (17 cases).
Sugar Land is home to 10 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Sugar Land area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs. Dr. Pearl also maintains hospital privileges in TX and NY, indicating a regional practice that extends beyond Texas.
Dr. Pearl first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Pearl's 26 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,526 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. Pearl Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Texas state average.
Contact & Location
Sugar Land, TX 77479
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Pearl has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Pearl
How does Dr. Pearl's procedure volume compare to other Texas surgeons?
Dr. Pearl has performed 43 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Texas average is 56 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Pearl ranks #267 out of 573 orthopedic surgeons in Texas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Pearl perform?
Dr. Pearl's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (26 cases) and knee replacement (17 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Pearl in Sugar Land?
Yes. There are 10 orthopedic surgeons in Sugar Land 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 Texas surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Pearl 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. Pearl's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 43 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Pearl perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Pearl's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (26 cases), knee replacement (17 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Pearl affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Pearl is affiliated with Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital, Oakbend Medical Center, El Campo Memorial Hospital, White Plains Hospital Center. Dr. Pearl maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Pearl compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Sugar Land?
Among the 10 orthopedic surgeons in Sugar Land, Dr. Pearl ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Sugar Land has 160 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Pearl practices?
Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Oakbend Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Sugar Land, Texas
Dr. Pearl's 43 Medicare procedures are below the Sugar Land average of 74. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Sugar Land.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Michael Kent | 160 | Knee |
| Dr. Houston Braly | 101 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Carl Hicks | 83 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Timothy Sitter | 62 | Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Rivers | 40 | Knee |
| Dr. Vishal Shah | 31 | Knee |
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