Dr. Matthew Nofziger, M.D.
Contact & Location
802-442-6314
Bennington, VT 05201
About Dr. Nofziger
Practice. Dr. Matthew Nofziger is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bennington, Vermont. The latest annual CMS data records 35 knee replacements. That is #7 in Vermont for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 11 years. Volume rose from 14 procedures a year to 35, up 150%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 35 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2017 | 26 |
| 2018 | 26 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 36 |
| 2024 | 35 |
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. 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. Nofziger Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Vermont state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Nofziger's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 150% from 14 procedures in 2013 to 35 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. Nofziger
How does Dr. Nofziger's procedure volume compare to other Vermont surgeons?
Dr. Nofziger has performed 35 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Vermont average is 61 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Nofziger ranks #9 out of 15 orthopedic surgeons in Vermont.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Nofziger perform?
Dr. Nofziger's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 35 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Nofziger with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Nofziger ranks #7 in Vermont for knee replacement with 35 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 15 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Nofziger's practice located?
Dr. Nofziger practices in Bennington, Vermont. The office is located at 332 Dewey St, Bennington, VT 05201. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Nofziger for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Nofziger 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, which puts Dr. Nofziger's total volume across all insurers at roughly 130 to 150 procedures against the 35 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. Nofziger's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Nofziger's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 14 procedures in 2013 to 35 in the most recent data, a 150% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 36 procedures in 2023.
Which hospitals is Dr. Nofziger affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Nofziger is affiliated with Southwestern Vermont Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Nofziger practices?
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (4 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.
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