Dr. John Riehl, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. John Riehl is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Decatur, Alabama. In 2023, Dr. Riehl performed 25 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#57 in Alabama) and 19 hip replacements (#36 in Alabama), for a combined total of 44 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
25 verified cases
#57 in Alabama
Hip Replacement
19 verified cases
#36 in Alabama

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Riehl

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Recommended Script:

"Dr. Riehl, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 256-350-0362
1107 14th Ave Se Ste 300
Decatur, AL 35601
NPI: 1487727764
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
⚽ Sports medicine specialist
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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.