Dr. Angela Freehill, M.D.
Contact & Location
618-242-3778
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Dr. Freehill performs more knee replacement procedures than 37% of orthopedic surgeons in Illinois, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #157 of 251 ranked knee surgeons in Illinois.
About Dr. Freehill
Practice. Dr. Angela Freehill is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Mount Vernon, Illinois. The latest annual CMS data records 28 knee replacements. That is #157 in Illinois for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 10 years. Volume rose from 18 procedures a year to 28, up 56%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 28 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Mount Vernon has 2 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 | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 18 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 23 |
| 2022 | 33 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2024 | 28 |
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. 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. Freehill Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Freehill's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 10 years, increasing 56% from 18 procedures in 2014 to 28 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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Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Freehill
How does Dr. Freehill's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Freehill has performed 28 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Illinois average is 69 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Freehill ranks #221 out of 316 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Freehill perform?
Dr. Freehill's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 28 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Freehill in Mount Vernon?
Yes. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons in Mount Vernon 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 Illinois surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Freehill 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, which puts Dr. Freehill's total volume across all insurers at roughly 100 to 120 procedures against the 28 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. Freehill's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Freehill's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 18 procedures in 2014 to 28 in the most recent data, a 56% increase over 10 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 33 procedures in 2022.
Which hospitals is Dr. Freehill affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Freehill is affiliated with Good Samaritan Regional Hlth Center, Ssm Health St Mary'S Hospital -Centralia, Deaconess Illinois Crossroads, Hamilton Memorial Hospital, Pinckneyville Community Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Freehill practices?
Good Samaritan Regional Hlth Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Ssm Health St Mary'S Hospital -Centralia (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Deaconess Illinois Crossroads (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Mount Vernon, Illinois
Dr. Freehill's 28 Medicare procedures are below the Mount Vernon average of 85. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Mount Vernon.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jean Benoit Houle | 141 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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