Dr. Darr Leutz, M.D.
Contact & Location
217-214-0444
Quincy, IL 62301
Jacksonville, IL 62650
Dr. Leutz performs more knee replacement procedures than 70% of orthopedic surgeons in Illinois, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #73 of 251 ranked knee surgeons in Illinois.
About Dr. Leutz
Practice. Dr. Darr Leutz is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Quincy, Illinois. The latest annual CMS data records 60 knee replacements and 16 shoulder replacements, 76 procedures in all. That is #73 in Illinois for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 33 procedures a year to 76, up 130%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 60 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Quincy has 6 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 | 33 | 0 |
| 2014 | 25 | 0 |
| 2015 | 37 | 0 |
| 2016 | 52 | 0 |
| 2017 | 48 | 0 |
| 2018 | 50 | 0 |
| 2019 | 29 | 0 |
| 2020 | 33 | 0 |
| 2021 | 49 | 0 |
| 2022 | 58 | 0 |
| 2023 | 68 | 11 |
| 2024 | 60 | 16 |
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. Leutz Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Leutz's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 130% from 33 procedures in 2013 to 76 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. Leutz
How does Dr. Leutz's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Leutz has performed 76 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Illinois average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Leutz ranks #102 out of 316 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Leutz perform?
Dr. Leutz's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (60 cases) and shoulder replacement (16 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Leutz in Quincy?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in Quincy 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. Leutz 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. Leutz's total volume across all insurers at roughly 260 to 320 procedures against the 76 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. Leutz's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Leutz's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 33 procedures in 2013 to 76 in the most recent data, a 130% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 79 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Leutz perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Leutz's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (60 cases), shoulder replacement (16 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Leutz affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Leutz is affiliated with Blessing Hospital, Illini Community Hospital, Mc Donough District Hospital.
How does Dr. Leutz compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Quincy?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in Quincy, Dr. Leutz ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Quincy has 105 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Leutz practices?
Blessing Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Illini Community Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars); Mc Donough District Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, 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 Quincy, Illinois
Dr. Leutz's 76 Medicare procedures are above the Quincy average of 69. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Quincy.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Barry Werries | 105 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Sean Moroze | 94 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. George Crickard | 81 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kevin Hilton | 38 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Van Den Bogaerde | 18 | Shoulder |
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