Dr. Connor Kasik
Contact & Location
815-223-2143
Peru, IL 61354
Dr. Kasik performs more knee replacement procedures than 29% of orthopedic surgeons in Illinois, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #178 of 251 ranked knee surgeons in Illinois.
About Dr. Kasik
Practice. Dr. Connor Kasik is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Peru, Illinois. The latest annual CMS data records 23 knee replacements and 12 shoulder replacements, 35 procedures in all. That is #178 in Illinois for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2013.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2021 to 2024, 4 years. Volume rose from 14 procedures a year to 35, up 150%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 23 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Peru 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 | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 | 16 | 0 |
| 2023 | 18 | 0 |
| 2024 | 23 | 12 |
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, 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Kasik Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Kasik's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 4 years, increasing 150% from 14 procedures in 2021 to 35 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Kasik
How does Dr. Kasik's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Kasik has performed 35 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. Kasik ranks #197 out of 316 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Kasik perform?
Dr. Kasik's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (23 cases) and shoulder replacement (12 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Kasik in Peru?
Yes. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons in Peru 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. Kasik 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Kasik's total volume across all insurers at roughly 110 to 140 procedures against the 35 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. Kasik's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Kasik's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 14 procedures in 2021 to 35 in the most recent data, a 150% increase over 4 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 35 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Kasik perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Kasik's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (23 cases), shoulder replacement (12 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kasik affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Kasik is affiliated with Osf Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Osf Saint Paul Medical Center, Osf Saint Clare Medical Center, Saint Francis Medical Center, Saint James Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Kasik practices?
Osf Saint Elizabeth Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Osf Saint Clare Medical Center (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 Peru, Illinois
Dr. Kasik's 35 Medicare procedures are below the Peru average of 46. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Peru.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Robert Mitchell | 57 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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