Dr. Eric Brewer, D.O.
Contact & Location
217-238-3435
Mattoon, IL 61938
Casey, IL 62420
Dr. Brewer performs more knee replacement procedures than 53% of orthopedic surgeons in Illinois, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #117 of 251 ranked knee surgeons in Illinois.
About Dr. Brewer
Practice. Dr. Eric Brewer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Mattoon, Illinois. The latest annual CMS data records 40 knee replacements, 23 hip replacements, and 14 shoulder replacements, 77 procedures in all. That is #117 in Illinois for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2019 to 2024, 6 years. Volume rose from 44 procedures a year to 77, up 75%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 40 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Mattoon has 3 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 | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 13 | 16 | 15 |
| 2020 | 24 | 15 | 16 |
| 2021 | 27 | 24 | 0 |
| 2022 | 18 | 40 | 0 |
| 2023 | 18 | 49 | 14 |
| 2024 | 23 | 40 | 14 |
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. Brewer Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Brewer's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 6 years, increasing 75% from 44 procedures in 2019 to 77 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Brewer
How does Dr. Brewer's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Brewer has performed 77 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Illinois average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Brewer ranks #100 out of 316 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Brewer perform?
Dr. Brewer performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (40 cases), hip replacement (23 cases), shoulder replacement (14 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Brewer in Mattoon?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Mattoon 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. Brewer 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. Brewer's total volume across all insurers at roughly 250 to 310 procedures against the 77 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. Brewer's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Brewer's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 44 procedures in 2019 to 77 in the most recent data, a 75% increase over 6 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 81 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Brewer perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Brewer's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (40 cases), hip replacement (23 cases), shoulder replacement (14 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Brewer among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Brewer affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Brewer is affiliated with Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Hshs Good Shepherd Hospital Inc, St Anthonys Memorial Hospital.
How does Dr. Brewer compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Mattoon?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Mattoon, Dr. Brewer ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Brewer is among the highest-volume surgeons in Mattoon.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Brewer practices?
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); St Anthonys Memorial 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 Mattoon, Illinois
Dr. Brewer's 77 Medicare procedures are below the Mattoon average of 81. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Mattoon.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Louis Mendella | 142 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Jeremy Stevens | 23 | Knee, Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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