How do I contact Dr. Paul Degenfelder?

You can contact Dr. Paul Degenfelder at 253-697-3450. The practice is located at 1450 5th St Se in Puyallup, Washington.

What procedures does Dr. Paul Degenfelder specialize in?

Dr. Paul Degenfelder is an orthopedic surgeon in Puyallup, Washington specializing in joint replacement procedures. Medicare data shows procedures performed including hip replacement, knee replacement.

How many Medicare procedures has Dr. Paul Degenfelder performed?

According to Medicare data, Dr. Paul Degenfelder has performed 58 joint replacement procedures. This represents Medicare fee-for-service cases and accounts for approximately 33-37% of all procedures nationwide.

What is Dr. Paul Degenfelder's ranking in Washington?

Dr. Paul Degenfelder is ranked #83 overall in Washington for orthopedic procedure volume based on Medicare data.

Does Dr. Paul Degenfelder accept new patients?

To find out if Dr. Paul Degenfelder is accepting new patients, please contact the office directly at 253-697-3450. Most orthopedic surgeons require a referral from your primary care physician.

Dr. Paul Degenfelder, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Paul Degenfelder is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Puyallup, Washington. In 2023, Dr. Degenfelder performed 34 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#72 in Washington) and 24 hip replacements (#77 in Washington), for a combined total of 58 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement

34 verified cases

#72 in Washington

Hip Replacement

24 verified cases

#77 in Washington

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Degenfelder

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (58 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Degenfelder, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 253-697-3450

1450 5th St Se
Puyallup, WA 98372

NPI: 1134137748

Credentials: MD

✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)

📅 20 years of practice experience

🎓 Licensed MD

🏥 Licensed surgical specialist

🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon

📞 Contact information available

Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.

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