Dr. David Cortese, M.D.
Contact & Location
360-825-7500
Enumclaw, WA 98022
Ft Carson, CO 80913
Dr. Cortese performs more knee replacement procedures than 10% of orthopedic surgeons in Washington, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #130 of 146 ranked knee surgeons in Washington.
About Dr. Cortese
Dr. David Cortese is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Enumclaw, Washington. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Cortese performed 14 Medicare-verified knee replacements in the latest annual CMS data, ranking #130 in Washington.
In Washington, Dr. Cortese performs below the state average in knee (14 vs 41).
Dr. Cortese's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 14 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Beyond general orthopedic surgery, Dr. Cortese holds additional credentials in Sports Medicine, reflecting subspecialty training that may benefit patients with complex joint conditions.
Dr. Cortese is the only orthopedic surgeon in Enumclaw represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Cortese first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Cortese's 14 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,612 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 15 procedures in 2023 and 14 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. Cortese Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Washington state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Cortese has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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What to Expect on the Day of SurgeryA step-by-step walkthrough of your surgical day, from pre-op preparation through anesthesia, the procedure itself, and the first hours of recovery.
Nutrition and Recovery After Joint ReplacementHow protein intake, anti-inflammatory foods, hydration, and targeted supplements support bone healing and tissue repair after surgery.
Medicare Coverage for Joint ReplacementWhat Medicare Part A and Part B cover for joint replacement surgery, including hospital stays, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and physical therapy.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after knee replacement surgery:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Cortese
How does Dr. Cortese's procedure volume compare to other Washington surgeons?
Dr. Cortese has performed 14 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Washington average is 59 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Cortese ranks #178 out of 198 orthopedic surgeons in Washington.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Cortese perform?
Dr. Cortese's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 14 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Cortese's practice located?
Dr. Cortese practices in Enumclaw, Washington. The office is located at 2820 Griffin Ave Ste 210, Enumclaw, WA 98022. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Cortese for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Cortese 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. Cortese's total volume across all insurers at roughly 50 to 60 procedures against the 14 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Cortese affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Cortese is affiliated with St Anthony Hospital, St Joseph Medical Center, St Michael Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Cortese practices?
St Anthony Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); St Joseph Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); St Michael 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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