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Will Orthopedic Surgeons Still Take Medicare?

In the Orthopedist Compensation Report: 2013, Medscape asked respondents whether they would consider not taking Medicare patients. Medicare traditionally reimburses lower than private payers for the same procedures.

Laura Dyrda

Monday, September 23rd, 2013

The orthopedists responded:

•   I plan to stop taking new Medicare/Medicaid patients: 13 percent
•   I plan to stop taking current Medicare/Medicaid Patients: 6 percent
•   I will continue taking new and current Medicare/Medicaid patients: 52 percent
•   I have not yet decided: 30 percent

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