Dr. Peter Wood, M.D.
Contact & Location
360-491-4211
Olympia, WA 98506
Olympia, WA 98502
Dr. Wood performs more knee replacement procedures than 98% of orthopedic surgeons in Washington, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #2 of 146 ranked knee surgeons in Washington.
About Dr. Wood
Practice. Dr. Peter Wood is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Olympia, Washington. The latest annual CMS data records 127 knee replacements and 83 hip replacements, 210 procedures in all. That is #2 in Washington for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume has held between 177 and 313 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 127 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Local context. Olympia has 7 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 | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 77 | 136 |
| 2014 | 71 | 116 |
| 2015 | 73 | 148 |
| 2016 | 110 | 152 |
| 2017 | 115 | 160 |
| 2018 | 131 | 164 |
| 2019 | 107 | 206 |
| 2020 | 89 | 136 |
| 2021 | 70 | 107 |
| 2022 | 96 | 147 |
| 2023 | 96 | 141 |
| 2024 | 83 | 127 |
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, 25% to 33% for hip 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. Wood Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Washington state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Wood's procedure volume has been consistent across 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 177 to 313 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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. Wood
How does Dr. Wood's procedure volume compare to other Washington surgeons?
Dr. Wood has performed 210 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 3x the Washington average of 59 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Wood ranks #1 out of 198 orthopedic surgeons in Washington.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Wood perform?
Dr. Wood's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (127 cases) and hip replacement (83 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Wood with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Wood ranks #2 in Washington for knee replacement with 127 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 198 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Wood in Olympia?
Yes. There are 7 orthopedic surgeons in Olympia 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. Wood 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Wood's total volume across all insurers at roughly 710 to 880 procedures against the 210 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. Wood's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Wood's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 177 to 313 procedures per year between 2013 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Does Dr. Wood perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Wood's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (127 cases), hip replacement (83 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Wood affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Wood is affiliated with Providence St Peter Hospital, Grays Harbor Community Hospital, Multicare Capital Medical Center, Providence Centralia Hospital, Mason General Hospital & Family Of Clinics.
How does Dr. Wood compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Olympia?
Among the 7 orthopedic surgeons in Olympia, Dr. Wood ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Wood has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Wood practices?
Providence St Peter Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Grays Harbor Community Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Multicare Capital 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Olympia, Washington
Dr. Wood's 210 Medicare procedures are above the Olympia average of 93. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Olympia.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Laddie Agtarap | 109 | Knee |
| Dr. Milan Moore | 88 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jerome Zechmann | 86 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Trevor Barronian | 74 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert McKay | 54 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Thomas Helpenstell | 32 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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