Dr. Garrett Mitchell, M.D.
Contact & Location
509-252-3959
Spokane, WA 99204
Baltimore, MD 21264
Kansas City, MO 64108
Dr. Mitchell performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 30% of orthopedic surgeons in Washington, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #39 of 56 ranked shoulder surgeons in Washington.
About Dr. Mitchell
Practice. Dr. Garrett Mitchell is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Spokane, Washington. The latest annual CMS data records 16 shoulder replacements. That is #39 in Washington for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2019.
Trend. Dr. Mitchell first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 16 procedures is below the national average of 29. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Spokane has 17 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Mitchell also holds hospital privileges in WA and MD, a practice that extends beyond Washington.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 16 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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Mitchell Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Washington state average.
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 Shoulder Replacement
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Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Mitchell
How does Dr. Mitchell's procedure volume compare to other Washington surgeons?
Dr. Mitchell has performed 16 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. Mitchell ranks #169 out of 198 orthopedic surgeons in Washington.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Mitchell perform?
Dr. Mitchell's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 16 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Mitchell in Spokane?
Yes. There are 17 orthopedic surgeons in Spokane 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 Washington surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Mitchell 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Mitchell's total volume across all insurers at roughly 40 to 60 procedures against the 16 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. Mitchell affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Mitchell is affiliated with Multicare Deaconess Hospital, Johns Hopkins Hospital, The, Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Coulee Medical Center. Dr. Mitchell maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Mitchell compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Spokane?
Among the 17 orthopedic surgeons in Spokane, Dr. Mitchell ranks #15 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Spokane has 175 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Mitchell practices?
Multicare Deaconess Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Johns Hopkins Hospital, The (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center (3 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 Spokane, Washington
Dr. Mitchell's 16 Medicare procedures are below the Spokane average of 94. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Spokane.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Alexander Reichard | 175 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joshua Drumm | 107 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brett Mulawka | 102 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael McDonald | 93 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Michael Kody | 85 | Knee |
| Dr. Timothy Lovell | 83 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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