Dr. Christopher Pelt, M.D.
Contact & Location
801-587-7109
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Dr. Pelt performs more knee replacement procedures than 79% of orthopedic surgeons in Utah, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #14 of 69 ranked knee surgeons in Utah.
About Dr. Pelt
Practice. Dr. Christopher Pelt is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Salt Lake City, Utah. The latest annual CMS data records 63 knee replacements and 42 hip replacements, 105 procedures in all. That is #14 in Utah for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 70 procedures a year to 105, up 50%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 63 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Salt Lake City has 17 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 | 13 | 57 |
| 2014 | 24 | 47 |
| 2015 | 32 | 52 |
| 2016 | 45 | 53 |
| 2017 | 39 | 73 |
| 2018 | 32 | 73 |
| 2019 | 52 | 82 |
| 2020 | 39 | 54 |
| 2021 | 49 | 49 |
| 2022 | 41 | 59 |
| 2023 | 45 | 47 |
| 2024 | 42 | 63 |
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, 25% to 33% for hip 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. Pelt Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Utah state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Pelt's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 50% from 70 procedures in 2013 to 105 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. Pelt
How does Dr. Pelt's procedure volume compare to other Utah surgeons?
Dr. Pelt has performed 105 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Utah average of 58 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Pelt ranks #12 out of 88 orthopedic surgeons in Utah.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Pelt perform?
Dr. Pelt's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (63 cases) and hip replacement (42 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Pelt with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Pelt ranks #14 in Utah for knee replacement with 63 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 88 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Pelt in Salt Lake City?
Yes. There are 17 orthopedic surgeons in Salt Lake City 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 Utah surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Pelt 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Pelt's total volume across all insurers at roughly 350 to 440 procedures against the 105 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. Pelt's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Pelt's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 70 procedures in 2013 to 105 in the most recent data, a 50% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 134 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Pelt perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Pelt's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (63 cases), hip replacement (42 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Pelt affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Pelt is affiliated with University Of Utah Hospital And Clinics, Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake.
How does Dr. Pelt compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Salt Lake City?
Among the 17 orthopedic surgeons in Salt Lake City, Dr. Pelt ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Pelt is among the highest-volume surgeons in Salt Lake City.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Pelt practices?
University Of Utah Hospital And Clinics (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Holy Cross Hospital - Salt Lake (2 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 Salt Lake City, Utah
Dr. Pelt's 105 Medicare procedures are above the Salt Lake City average of 96. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Salt Lake City.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Christopher Peters | 111 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeremy Gililland | 110 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Adam Bergeson | 105 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Oliver Nikolaus | 102 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Russell Nelson | 74 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey Jackson | 64 | Knee, Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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