Dr. Blake Gillette, MD
Contact & Location
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
Dr. Blake Gillette is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Spanish Fork, Utah. A Medicare provider since 2009, Dr. Gillette has performed 28 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#40 in Utah) and 17 shoulder replacements, for a combined total of 45 procedures.
In Utah, Dr. Gillette performs below average in knee (28 vs 42 avg), below average in shoulder (17 vs 29 avg).
Dr. Gillette's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (28 cases) and shoulder replacements (17 cases).
Dr. Gillette is the only orthopedic surgeon in Spanish Fork represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Gillette extend back to 2017, covering 8 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 13 to 45 in the most recent data, a 246% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Gillette's 28 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 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. Gillette Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Utah state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Gillette's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 8 years, increasing 246% from 13 procedures in 2017 to 45 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Gillette
How does Dr. Gillette's procedure volume compare to other Utah surgeons?
Dr. Gillette has performed 45 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Utah average is 58 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Gillette ranks #44 out of 88 orthopedic surgeons in Utah.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Gillette perform?
Dr. Gillette's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (28 cases) and shoulder replacement (17 cases).
Where is Dr. Gillette's practice located?
Dr. Gillette practices in Spanish Fork, Utah. The office is located at 325 W Center St, Spanish Fork, UT 84660. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Gillette for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Gillette 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. Gillette's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 45 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Gillette's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Gillette's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 13 procedures in 2017 to 45 in the most recent data, a 246% increase over 8 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 45 procedures in 2022.
Does Dr. Gillette perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Gillette's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (28 cases), shoulder replacement (17 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Gillette affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Gillette is affiliated with Mountain View Hospital, Intermountain Health Spanish Fork Hospital, Timpanogos Regional Hospital, American Fork Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Gillette practices?
Mountain View Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Timpanogos Regional Hospital (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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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