Dr. Pramote Malasitt, M.D.
Contact & Location
434-485-8500
Lynchburg, VA 24501
Dr. Malasitt performs more knee replacement procedures than 26% of orthopedic surgeons in Virginia, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #134 of 183 ranked knee surgeons in Virginia.
About Dr. Malasitt
Practice. Dr. Pramote Malasitt is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lynchburg, Virginia. The latest annual CMS data records 22 knee replacements and 16 shoulder replacements, 38 procedures in all. That is #134 in Virginia for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2011.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2016 to 2024, 5 years. Volume rose from 22 procedures a year to 38, up 73%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 22 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Lynchburg has 7 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 | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 22 |
| 2017 | 0 | 14 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 13 | 22 |
| 2023 | 15 | 34 |
| 2024 | 22 | 16 |
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, 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Malasitt Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Virginia state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Malasitt's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 5 years, increasing 73% from 22 procedures in 2016 to 38 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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Pain Management After Joint ReplacementA comprehensive guide to managing post-surgical pain through medication, physical therapy, cold therapy, and non-pharmacological strategies.
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Malasitt
How does Dr. Malasitt's procedure volume compare to other Virginia surgeons?
Dr. Malasitt has performed 38 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Virginia average is 82 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Malasitt ranks #144 out of 229 orthopedic surgeons in Virginia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Malasitt perform?
Dr. Malasitt's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (22 cases) and shoulder replacement (16 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Malasitt in Lynchburg?
Yes. There are 7 orthopedic surgeons in Lynchburg 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 Virginia surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Malasitt 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Malasitt's total volume across all insurers at roughly 120 to 150 procedures against the 38 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. Malasitt's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Malasitt's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 22 procedures in 2016 to 38 in the most recent data, a 73% increase over 5 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 49 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Malasitt perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Malasitt's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (22 cases), shoulder replacement (16 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Malasitt affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Malasitt is affiliated with Centra Health, Inc, Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital, Bedford Memorial Hospital, Southside Community Hospital, Inc.
How does Dr. Malasitt compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Lynchburg?
Among the 7 orthopedic surgeons in Lynchburg, Dr. Malasitt ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Lynchburg has 129 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Malasitt practices?
Centra Health, Inc (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Bedford Memorial Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Lynchburg, Virginia
Dr. Malasitt's 38 Medicare procedures are below the Lynchburg average of 85. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Lynchburg.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Peter Helvie | 129 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Diminick | 125 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Peter Caprise | 124 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Barnard | 91 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. John Prahinski | 54 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Landy | 36 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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