Dr. Jean Benoit Houle, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Jean Benoit Houle is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Mount Vernon, Illinois. In 2023, Dr. Houle performed 125 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#15 in Illinois) and 42 hip replacements (#66 in Illinois), for a combined total of 167 procedures. This places Dr. Houle among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Illinois.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
125 verified cases
#15 in Illinois
Hip Replacement
42 verified cases
#66 in Illinois

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Houle

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (167 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Houle, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 618-242-3778
4121 Veterans Memorial Dr
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
NPI: 1639146103
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
⚽ Sports medicine specialist
📞 Contact information available

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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