Knee
Dr. Eric Dockter, M.D.
Dr. Eric Dockter is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Riverton, Utah. Dr. Dockter has performed 21 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #51 in Utah.
In Utah, Dr. Dockter performs below average in knee (21 vs 42 avg).
Dr. Dockter's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 21 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. Dockter is the only orthopedic surgeon in Riverton 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. Dockter extend back to 2020, covering 4 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 18 to 21 in the most recent data, a 17% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Dockter's 21 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 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. Dockter Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Utah state average.
Contact & Location
Riverton, UT 84065
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Dockter's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 4 years, increasing 17% from 18 procedures in 2020 to 21 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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Dockter
How does Dr. Dockter's procedure volume compare to other Utah surgeons?
Dr. Dockter has performed 21 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Utah average is 59 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Dockter ranks #65 out of 89 orthopedic surgeons in Utah.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Dockter perform?
Dr. Dockter's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 21 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Dockter's practice located?
Dr. Dockter practices in Riverton, Utah. The office is located at 3723 W 12600 S, Riverton, UT 84065. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Dockter for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Dockter 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. Dockter's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 21 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Dockter's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Dockter's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 18 procedures in 2020 to 21 in the most recent data, a 17% increase over 4 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 21 procedures in 2023.
Which hospitals is Dr. Dockter affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Dockter is affiliated with Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Dockter practices?
Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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