Knee
Dr. Drake White, MD
Dr. Drake White is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in MacOmb, Illinois. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. White has performed 15 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #223 in Illinois.
In Illinois, Dr. White performs below average in knee (15 vs 51 avg).
Dr. White's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 15 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Dr. White is the only orthopedic surgeon in MacOmb 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. White extend back to 2015, covering 3 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 12 to 15 in the most recent data, a 25% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. White's 15 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. White Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Contact & Location
MacOmb, IL 61455
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. White's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 3 years, increasing 25% from 12 procedures in 2015 to 15 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Individual recovery varies based on overall health, age, and adherence to physical therapy. View full knee replacement recovery guide and product recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. White
How does Dr. White's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. White has performed 15 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. White ranks #279 out of 323 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. White perform?
Dr. White's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 15 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. White's practice located?
Dr. White practices in MacOmb, Illinois. The office is located at 505 E Grant St, MacOmb, IL 61455. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. White for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. White 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. White's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 15 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. White's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. White's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 12 procedures in 2015 to 15 in the most recent data, a 25% increase over 3 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 15 procedures in 2019.
Which hospitals is Dr. White affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. White is affiliated with Memorial Hospital, Sarah D Culbertson Memorial Hospital, Mc Donough District Hospital, Mason District Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. White practices?
Memorial Hospital (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); 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.
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