Dr. Craig Wilson, M.D.
Dr. Craig Wilson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Galesburg, Illinois. A Medicare provider since 2015, Dr. Wilson has performed 20 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#202 in Illinois) and 13 hip replacements, for a combined total of 33 procedures.
In Illinois, Dr. Wilson performs below average in knee (20 vs 51 avg), below average in hip (13 vs 38 avg).
Dr. Wilson's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (20 cases) and hip replacements (13 cases).
Dr. Wilson is the only orthopedic surgeon in Galesburg represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Wilson first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Wilson's 20 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Wilson Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Contact & Location
Galesburg, IL 61401
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Wilson
How does Dr. Wilson's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Wilson has performed 33 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. Wilson ranks #200 out of 323 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Wilson perform?
Dr. Wilson's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (20 cases) and hip replacement (13 cases).
Where is Dr. Wilson's practice located?
Dr. Wilson practices in Galesburg, Illinois. The office is located at 834 N Seminary St Ste 102, Galesburg, IL 61401. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Wilson for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Wilson represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Wilson's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 33 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Wilson perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Wilson's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (20 cases), hip replacement (13 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Wilson affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Wilson is affiliated with St Mary Medical Center, Osf Holy Family Medical Center, Osf Saint Luke Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Wilson practices?
St Mary Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Osf Saint Luke Medical Center (5 out of 5 CMS stars). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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