Dr. Jonathan Peterson, M.D.
Dr. Jonathan Peterson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. Peterson has performed 18 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#56 in Utah) and 14 hip replacements, for a combined total of 32 procedures.
In Utah, Dr. Peterson performs below average in knee (18 vs 42 avg), below average in hip (14 vs 35 avg).
Dr. Peterson's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (18 cases) and hip replacements (14 cases).
Salt Lake City is home to 19 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Salt Lake City area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Peterson first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Peterson's 18 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. Peterson Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Utah state average.
Contact & Location
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Peterson
How does Dr. Peterson's procedure volume compare to other Utah surgeons?
Dr. Peterson has performed 32 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. Peterson ranks #51 out of 89 orthopedic surgeons in Utah.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Peterson perform?
Dr. Peterson's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (18 cases) and hip replacement (14 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Peterson in Salt Lake City?
Yes. There are 19 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. Peterson 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. Peterson's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 32 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Peterson perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Peterson's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (18 cases), hip replacement (14 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Peterson affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Peterson is affiliated with Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital.
How does Dr. Peterson compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Salt Lake City?
Among the 19 orthopedic surgeons in Salt Lake City, Dr. Peterson ranks #9 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Salt Lake City has 118 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Peterson 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Salt Lake City, Utah
Dr. Peterson's 32 Medicare procedures are below the Salt Lake City average of 87. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Salt Lake City.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jeremy Gililland | 118 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Oliver Nikolaus | 112 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Peters | 101 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Pelt | 92 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Adam Bergeson | 89 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Russell Nelson | 66 | Hip, Knee |
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