Dr. Dante Marra, MD
Contact & Location
Triadelphia, WV 26059
Dr. Dante Marra is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Triadelphia, West Virginia. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Marra has performed 17 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #29 in West Virginia.
In West Virginia, Dr. Marra performs below average in knee (17 vs 41 avg).
Dr. Marra's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 17 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. Marra holds additional credentials in Sports Medicine and Non-Pharmacy Dispensing Site, reflecting subspecialty training that may benefit patients with complex joint conditions.
Dr. Marra is the only orthopedic surgeon in Triadelphia represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area. Dr. Marra also maintains hospital privileges in WV and OH, indicating a regional practice that extends beyond West Virginia.
Dr. Marra's Medicare data spans 12 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 55 procedures in 2016 before settling at 17 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Marra's 17 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Marra Compares
Procedure volume compared to the West Virginia state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Marra's recorded volume peaked at 55 procedures in 2016 and stood at 17 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. Marra
How does Dr. Marra's procedure volume compare to other West Virginia surgeons?
Dr. Marra has performed 17 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The West Virginia average is 52 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Marra ranks #34 out of 45 orthopedic surgeons in West Virginia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Marra perform?
Dr. Marra's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 17 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Marra's practice located?
Dr. Marra practices in Triadelphia, West Virginia. The office is located at 300 Wharton Cir Ste 130, Triadelphia, WV 26059. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Marra for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Marra represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Marra's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 17 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Marra's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Marra's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 55 procedures in 2016 and was 17 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. Marra affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Marra is affiliated with Wheeling Hospital, Inc, Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Inc, Barnesville Hospital Association, Inc, Trinity Medical Ctr East &Trinity Medical Ctr West, Wetzel County Hospital. Dr. Marra maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Marra practices?
Wheeling Hospital, Inc (1 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Reynolds Memorial Hospital, Inc (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Patient Resources & Verification
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