Dr. Edmund Raycraft, M.D.
Dr. Edmund Raycraft is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Decatur, Illinois. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. Raycraft has performed 81 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#49 in Illinois) and 33 hip replacements, for a combined total of 114 procedures.
In Illinois, Dr. Raycraft performs above average in knee (81 vs 51 avg), near average in hip (33 vs 38 avg).
Dr. Raycraft's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (81 cases) and hip replacements (33 cases).
Decatur is home to 6 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Decatur area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Raycraft extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 74 to 114 in the most recent data, a 54% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Raycraft's 81 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
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. Raycraft Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Contact & Location
Decatur, IL 62526
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Raycraft's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 54% from 74 procedures in 2013 to 114 in the most recent data.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Raycraft
How does Dr. Raycraft's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Raycraft has performed 114 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Illinois average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Raycraft ranks #62 out of 323 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Raycraft perform?
Dr. Raycraft's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (81 cases) and hip replacement (33 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Raycraft in Decatur?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in Decatur 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. Raycraft 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. Raycraft's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 114 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Raycraft's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Raycraft's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 74 procedures in 2013 to 114 in the most recent data, a 54% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 152 procedures in 2017.
Does Dr. Raycraft perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Raycraft's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (81 cases), hip replacement (33 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. Raycraft compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Decatur?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in Decatur, Dr. Raycraft ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Raycraft has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Decatur, Illinois
Dr. Raycraft's 114 Medicare procedures are above the Decatur average of 45. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Decatur.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. John Kefalas | 72 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Marshall Brustein | 28 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Tyler Jones | 23 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffery Smith | 20 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Kenneth Tuan | 13 | Knee |
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