Dr. Donald Sullivan, M.D.
Contact & Location
Mt Zion, IL 62549
Dr. Donald Sullivan is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Mt Zion, Illinois. A Medicare provider since 2007, Dr. Sullivan has completed 58 knee replacements (#81 in Illinois), 30 hip replacements, and 17 shoulder replacements, totaling 105 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Illinois, Dr. Sullivan performs near average in knee (58 vs 50 avg), below average in hip (30 vs 39 avg), below average in shoulder (17 vs 27 avg).
Dr. Sullivan performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (58 cases), followed by hip replacements (30) and shoulder replacements (17).
Dr. Sullivan is the only orthopedic surgeon in Mt Zion represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Sullivan extend back to 2014, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 27 to 105 in the most recent data, a 289% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Sullivan's 58 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. 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 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. Sullivan's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 105 procedures shown here.
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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