Dr. Anuj Puppala, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Anuj Puppala is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Joliet, Illinois. In 2023, Dr. Puppala performed 132 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#11 in Illinois) and 112 hip replacements (#3 in Illinois), for a combined total of 244 procedures. This places Dr. Puppala among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Illinois.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
132 verified cases
#11 in Illinois
Hip Replacement
112 verified cases
#3 in Illinois

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Puppala

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (244 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Puppala, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 815-744-4551
951 Essington Rd
Joliet, IL 60435
NPI: 1528263373
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 19 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available
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.