Dr. Stephen Alatis, DO
Contact & Location
Weirton, WV 26062
Dr. Stephen Alatis is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Weirton, West Virginia. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. Alatis has performed 21 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #25 in West Virginia.
In West Virginia, Dr. Alatis performs below average in knee (21 vs 41 avg).
Dr. Alatis's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 21 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.
Dr. Alatis is the only orthopedic surgeon in Weirton represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Alatis extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 18 to 21 in the most recent data, a 17% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Alatis's 21 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. Alatis Compares
Procedure volume compared to the West Virginia state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Alatis's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 17% from 18 procedures in 2013 to 21 in the most recent data.
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. Alatis
How does Dr. Alatis's procedure volume compare to other West Virginia surgeons?
Dr. Alatis has performed 21 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. Alatis ranks #31 out of 45 orthopedic surgeons in West Virginia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Alatis perform?
Dr. Alatis's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 21 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Alatis's practice located?
Dr. Alatis practices in Weirton, West Virginia. The office is located at 651 Colliers Way Ste 309, Weirton, WV 26062. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Alatis for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Alatis 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. Alatis's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 21 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Alatis's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Alatis's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 18 procedures in 2013 to 21 in the most recent data, a 17% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 35 procedures in 2019.
Which hospitals is Dr. Alatis affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Alatis is affiliated with Weirton Medical Center, Inc.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Alatis practices?
Weirton Medical Center, Inc (2 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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