Dr. Donald Sullivan, M.D.
Contact & Location
217-864-2665
Mt Zion, IL 62549
Dr. Sullivan performs more knee replacement procedures than 67% of orthopedic surgeons in Illinois, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #81 of 251 ranked knee surgeons in Illinois.
About Dr. Sullivan
Practice. Dr. Donald Sullivan is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Mt Zion, Illinois. The latest annual CMS data records 58 knee replacements, 30 hip replacements, and 17 shoulder replacements, 105 procedures in all. That is #81 in Illinois for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 11 years. Volume rose from 27 procedures a year to 105, up 289%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 58 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| 2015 | 18 | 47 | 0 |
| 2016 | 33 | 48 | 0 |
| 2017 | 20 | 64 | 0 |
| 2018 | 28 | 68 | 0 |
| 2019 | 22 | 55 | 14 |
| 2020 | 24 | 54 | 12 |
| 2021 | 32 | 63 | 17 |
| 2022 | 29 | 41 | 11 |
| 2023 | 37 | 72 | 15 |
| 2024 | 30 | 58 | 17 |
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, 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. Sullivan Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Sullivan's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 289% from 27 procedures in 2014 to 105 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. Sullivan
How does Dr. Sullivan's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Sullivan has performed 105 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Illinois average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Sullivan ranks #70 out of 316 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Sullivan perform?
Dr. Sullivan performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (58 cases), hip replacement (30 cases), shoulder replacement (17 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Where is Dr. Sullivan's practice located?
Dr. Sullivan practices in Mt Zion, Illinois. The office is located at 104 Ashland, Mt Zion, IL 62549. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Sullivan for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Sullivan 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Sullivan's total volume across all insurers at roughly 340 to 430 procedures against the 105 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. Sullivan's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Sullivan's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 27 procedures in 2014 to 105 in the most recent data, a 289% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 124 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Sullivan perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Sullivan's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (58 cases), hip replacement (30 cases), shoulder replacement (17 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Sullivan among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Sullivan affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Sullivan is affiliated with Decatur Memorial Hospital, St Marys Hospital, Kirby Medical Center, Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, St Anthonys Memorial Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Sullivan practices?
Decatur Memorial Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); St Marys Hospital (1 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.
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