Dr. Gordon Stock, M.D.
Contact & Location
American Fork, UT 84003
Dr. Gordon Stock is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in American Fork, Utah. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Stock has performed 40 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#25 in Utah) and 24 hip replacements, for a combined total of 64 procedures.
In Utah, Dr. Stock performs near average in knee (40 vs 42 avg), near average in hip (24 vs 30 avg).
Dr. Stock's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (40 cases) and hip replacements (24 cases).
Dr. Stock is the only orthopedic surgeon in American 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. Stock extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 53 to 64 in the most recent data, a 21% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Stock's 40 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
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. Stock Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Utah state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Stock's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 21% from 53 procedures in 2013 to 64 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. Stock
How does Dr. Stock's procedure volume compare to other Utah surgeons?
Dr. Stock has performed 64 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Utah average of 58 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Stock ranks #32 out of 88 orthopedic surgeons in Utah.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Stock perform?
Dr. Stock's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (40 cases) and hip replacement (24 cases).
Where is Dr. Stock's practice located?
Dr. Stock practices in American Fork, Utah. The office is located at 1184 E 80 N, American Fork, UT 84003. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Stock for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Stock 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. Stock's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 64 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Stock's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Stock's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 53 procedures in 2013 to 64 in the most recent data, a 21% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 87 procedures in 2022.
Does Dr. Stock perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Stock's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (40 cases), hip replacement (24 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Stock affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Stock is affiliated with American Fork Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital-Jordan Valley.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Stock practices?
American Fork Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Holy Cross Hospital-Jordan Valley (3 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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