Dr. Thomas Fleeter, M.D.
Dr. Thomas Fleeter is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Reston, Virginia. Dr. Fleeter has performed 14 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#166 in Virginia) and 12 hip replacements, for a combined total of 26 procedures.
In Virginia, Dr. Fleeter performs below average in knee (14 vs 58 avg), below average in hip (12 vs 47 avg).
Dr. Fleeter's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (14 cases) and hip replacements (12 cases).
Reston is home to 8 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Reston area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Fleeter's Medicare data spans 11 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 39 procedures in 2017 before settling at 26 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Fleeter's 14 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. Fleeter Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Virginia state average.
Contact & Location
Reston, VA 20190
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Fleeter's recorded volume peaked at 39 procedures in 2017 and stood at 26 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Fleeter
How does Dr. Fleeter's procedure volume compare to other Virginia surgeons?
Dr. Fleeter has performed 26 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Virginia average is 83 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Fleeter ranks #168 out of 223 orthopedic surgeons in Virginia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Fleeter perform?
Dr. Fleeter's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (14 cases) and hip replacement (12 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Fleeter in Reston?
Yes. There are 8 orthopedic surgeons in Reston 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. Fleeter 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. Fleeter's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 26 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Fleeter's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Fleeter's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 39 procedures in 2017 and was 26 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Does Dr. Fleeter perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Fleeter's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (14 cases), hip replacement (12 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. Fleeter compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Reston?
Among the 8 orthopedic surgeons in Reston, Dr. Fleeter ranks #7 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Reston has 175 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Reston, Virginia
Dr. Fleeter's 26 Medicare procedures are below the Reston average of 100. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Reston.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. James Melvin | 175 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Reeves | 150 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Klein | 106 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. George Aguiar | 105 | Knee |
| Dr. Vignesh Alamanda | 94 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Mook | 44 | Shoulder |
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