Dr. Christopher Dangles, M.D.
Contact & Location
217-784-4340
Gibson City, IL 60936
Urbana, IL 61801
Dr. Dangles performs more knee replacement procedures than 51% of orthopedic surgeons in Illinois, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #121 of 251 ranked knee surgeons in Illinois.
About Dr. Dangles
Practice. Dr. Christopher Dangles is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Gibson City, Illinois. The latest annual CMS data records 38 knee replacements and 21 hip replacements, 59 procedures in all. That is #121 in Illinois for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 76 in 2013 and stands at 59 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 38 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Gibson City 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 | 41 | 35 |
| 2014 | 28 | 47 |
| 2015 | 34 | 34 |
| 2016 | 28 | 32 |
| 2017 | 31 | 35 |
| 2018 | 37 | 23 |
| 2019 | 36 | 29 |
| 2020 | 32 | 27 |
| 2021 | 36 | 23 |
| 2022 | 32 | 20 |
| 2023 | 34 | 31 |
| 2024 | 21 | 38 |
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. Dangles Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Dangles's recorded volume peaked at 76 procedures in 2013 and stood at 59 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. Dangles
How does Dr. Dangles's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Dangles has performed 59 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Illinois average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Dangles ranks #136 out of 316 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Dangles perform?
Dr. Dangles's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (38 cases) and hip replacement (21 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Dangles in Gibson City?
Yes. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons in Gibson City 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. Dangles 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. Dangles's total volume across all insurers at roughly 200 to 250 procedures against the 59 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. Dangles's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Dangles's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 76 procedures in 2013 and was 59 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. Dangles perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Dangles's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (38 cases), hip replacement (21 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Dangles affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Dangles is affiliated with Gibson Community Hospital, The Carle Foundation Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Dangles practices?
Gibson Community Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); The Carle Foundation Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, 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 Gibson City, Illinois
Dr. Dangles's 59 Medicare procedures are above the Gibson City average of 57. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Gibson City.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jeffrey Lowe | 54 | Hip, Knee |
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