Shoulder
Dr. Erling Ho, MD
Dr. Erling Ho is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Riverside, Illinois. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Ho has performed 15 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements, ranking #53 in Illinois.
In Illinois, Dr. Ho performs below average in shoulder (15 vs 28 avg).
Dr. Ho's Medicare data shows a focused shoulder 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.
Riverside is home to 3 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Riverside area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Ho first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2018. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Ho's 15 shoulder replacement procedures is below the national average of 28 among 2,092 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. Ho Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Contact & Location
Riverside, IL 60546
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Ho has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2018. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Ho
How does Dr. Ho's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Ho 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. Ho ranks #285 out of 323 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Ho perform?
Dr. Ho's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 15 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Ho in Riverside?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Riverside 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. Ho 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. Ho's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 15 procedures shown here.
Which hospitals is Dr. Ho affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Ho is affiliated with Macneal Hospital, Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange, Loyola University Medical Center.
How does Dr. Ho compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Riverside?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Riverside, Dr. Ho ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Ho is among the highest-volume surgeons in Riverside.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Ho practices?
Macneal Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Loyola University Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Riverside, Illinois
Dr. Ho's 15 Medicare procedures are below the Riverside average of 30. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Riverside.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Michael Hejna | 37 | Knee |
| Dr. Scott Seymour | 37 | Knee |
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