Dr. Melbourne Boynton, M.D.
Contact & Location
802-775-2937
Rutland, VT 05701
About Dr. Boynton
Practice. Dr. Melbourne Boynton is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Rutland, Vermont. The latest annual CMS data records 24 knee replacements. That is #10 in Vermont for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 55 in 2022 and stands at 24 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 24 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Rutland has 3 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 |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 18 |
| 2014 | 19 |
| 2015 | 22 |
| 2016 | 43 |
| 2017 | 32 |
| 2018 | 43 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2020 | 32 |
| 2021 | 51 |
| 2022 | 55 |
| 2023 | 55 |
| 2024 | 24 |
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. Boynton Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Vermont state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Boynton's recorded volume peaked at 55 procedures in 2022 and stood at 24 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Boynton
How does Dr. Boynton's procedure volume compare to other Vermont surgeons?
Dr. Boynton has performed 24 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. Boynton ranks #10 out of 15 orthopedic surgeons in Vermont.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Boynton perform?
Dr. Boynton's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 24 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Boynton with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Boynton ranks #10 in Vermont for knee replacement with 24 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 15 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Boynton in Rutland?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Rutland 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. Boynton 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. Boynton's total volume across all insurers at roughly 90 to 100 procedures against the 24 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. Boynton's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Boynton's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 55 procedures in 2022 and was 24 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Boynton affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Boynton is affiliated with Rutland Regional Medical Center.
How does Dr. Boynton compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Rutland?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Rutland, Dr. Boynton ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Boynton is among the highest-volume surgeons in Rutland.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Boynton practices?
Rutland Regional Medical Center (1 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Rutland, Vermont
Dr. Boynton's 24 Medicare procedures are below the Rutland average of 103. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Rutland.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Eric Marsh | 173 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Lindsay Kleeman-Forsthuber | 111 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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