Dr. Erin Pichiotino, MD
Dr. Erin Pichiotino is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Morrisville, Vermont. Dr. Pichiotino has performed 96 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#2 in Vermont) and 58 hip replacements, for a combined total of 154 procedures.
In Vermont, Dr. Pichiotino performs well above average in knee (96 vs 42 avg), above average in hip (58 vs 36 avg).
Dr. Pichiotino's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (96 cases) and hip replacements (58 cases).
Morrisville is home to 3 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Morrisville area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Pichiotino first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Pichiotino's 96 verified procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
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. Pichiotino Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Vermont state average.
Contact & Location
Morrisville, VT 05661
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Pichiotino has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Pichiotino
How does Dr. Pichiotino's procedure volume compare to other Vermont surgeons?
Dr. Pichiotino has performed 154 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Vermont average of 67 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Pichiotino ranks #2 out of 17 orthopedic surgeons in Vermont.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Pichiotino perform?
Dr. Pichiotino's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (96 cases) and hip replacement (58 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Pichiotino with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Pichiotino ranks #2 in Vermont for knee replacement with 96 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 17 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Pichiotino in Morrisville?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Morrisville 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 Vermont surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Pichiotino 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. Pichiotino's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 154 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Pichiotino perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Pichiotino's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (96 cases), hip replacement (58 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Pichiotino affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Pichiotino is affiliated with Copley Hospital, Northwestern Medical Center Inc, North Country Hospital And Health Center, University Of Vermont Medical Center.
How does Dr. Pichiotino compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Morrisville?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Morrisville, Dr. Pichiotino ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Pichiotino has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Pichiotino practices?
Copley Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Northwestern Medical Center Inc (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); North Country Hospital And Health Center (2 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 Morrisville, Vermont
Dr. Pichiotino's 154 Medicare procedures are above the Morrisville average of 61. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Morrisville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Brian Aros | 19 | Knee |
| Dr. Nicholas Antell | 11 | Knee |
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