Dr. Brian Schwartz
Contact & Location
847-247-4000
Libertyville, IL 60048
Dr. Schwartz performs more knee replacement procedures than 88% of orthopedic surgeons in Illinois, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #28 of 251 ranked knee surgeons in Illinois.
About Dr. Schwartz
Practice. Dr. Brian Schwartz is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Libertyville, Illinois. The latest annual CMS data records 101 knee replacements and 94 hip replacements, 195 procedures in all. That is #28 in Illinois for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2011.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2016 to 2024, 9 years. Volume rose from 21 procedures a year to 195, up 829%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 101 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Local context. Libertyville 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 | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 21 | 0 |
| 2017 | 33 | 35 |
| 2018 | 24 | 63 |
| 2019 | 43 | 59 |
| 2020 | 29 | 74 |
| 2021 | 57 | 88 |
| 2022 | 68 | 106 |
| 2023 | 79 | 125 |
| 2024 | 94 | 101 |
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. Schwartz Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Schwartz's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 829% from 21 procedures in 2016 to 195 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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Schwartz
How does Dr. Schwartz's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Schwartz has performed 195 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Illinois average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Schwartz ranks #15 out of 316 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Schwartz perform?
Dr. Schwartz's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (101 cases) and hip replacement (94 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Schwartz in Libertyville?
Yes. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons in Libertyville 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. Schwartz 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. Schwartz's total volume across all insurers at roughly 650 to 820 procedures against the 195 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. Schwartz's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Schwartz's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 21 procedures in 2016 to 195 in the most recent data, a 829% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 204 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Schwartz perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Schwartz's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (101 cases), hip replacement (94 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Schwartz affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Schwartz is affiliated with Advocate Condell Medical Center, Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, Endeavor Health Clinical Operations, Northwest Community Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Schwartz practices?
Advocate Condell Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Endeavor Health Clinical Operations (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate better than national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Libertyville, Illinois
Dr. Schwartz's 195 Medicare procedures are above the Libertyville average of 189. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Libertyville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Peter Thadani | 182 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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