Dr. Benjamin Stronach, M.D.
Contact & Location
501-686-8000
Little Rock, AR 72205
Jackson, MS 35216
Dr. Stronach performs more knee replacement procedures than 36% of orthopedic surgeons in Arkansas, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #48 of 76 ranked knee surgeons in Arkansas.
About Dr. Stronach
Practice. Dr. Benjamin Stronach is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Little Rock, Arkansas. The latest annual CMS data records 24 knee replacements and 23 hip replacements, 47 procedures in all. That is #48 in Arkansas for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 11 years. Volume peaked at 111 in 2015 and stands at 47 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 24 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Little Rock has 26 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 | 35 | 42 |
| 2014 | 39 | 54 |
| 2015 | 48 | 63 |
| 2016 | 34 | 55 |
| 2017 | 35 | 58 |
| 2018 | 24 | 47 |
| 2019 | 29 | 79 |
| 2020 | 17 | 28 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 21 | 11 |
| 2023 | 20 | 23 |
| 2024 | 23 | 24 |
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. Stronach Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Arkansas state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Stronach's recorded volume peaked at 111 procedures in 2015 and stood at 47 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Stronach
How does Dr. Stronach's procedure volume compare to other Arkansas surgeons?
Dr. Stronach has performed 47 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Arkansas average is 66 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Stronach ranks #45 out of 89 orthopedic surgeons in Arkansas.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Stronach perform?
Dr. Stronach's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (24 cases) and hip replacement (23 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Stronach in Little Rock?
Yes. There are 26 orthopedic surgeons in Little Rock 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 Arkansas surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Stronach 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. Stronach's total volume across all insurers at roughly 160 to 200 procedures against the 47 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. Stronach's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Stronach's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 111 procedures in 2015 and was 47 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.
Does Dr. Stronach perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Stronach's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (24 cases), hip replacement (23 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Stronach affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Stronach is affiliated with Uams Medical Center.
How does Dr. Stronach compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Little Rock?
Among the 26 orthopedic surgeons in Little Rock, Dr. Stronach ranks #14 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Little Rock has 255 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Stronach practices?
Uams Medical Center (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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Little Rock, Arkansas
Dr. Stronach's 47 Medicare procedures are below the Little Rock average of 142. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Little Rock.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kenneth Martin | 255 | Knee |
| Dr. Samuel Baxter | 166 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Charles Barnes | 164 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Newbern | 135 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Paul Edwards | 131 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Adam Smith | 94 | Hip, Knee |
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