Dr. Jean Benoit Houle, M.D.
Contact & Location
618-242-3778
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
Dr. Houle performs more knee replacement procedures than 87% of orthopedic surgeons in Illinois, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #32 of 251 ranked knee surgeons in Illinois.
About Dr. Houle
Practice. Dr. Jean Benoit Houle is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Mount Vernon, Illinois. The latest annual CMS data records 99 knee replacements and 42 hip replacements, 141 procedures in all. That is #32 in Illinois for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 108 procedures a year to 141, up 31%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 99 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Local context. Mount Vernon has 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 27 | 81 |
| 2014 | 36 | 59 |
| 2015 | 35 | 72 |
| 2016 | 25 | 83 |
| 2017 | 38 | 96 |
| 2018 | 27 | 76 |
| 2019 | 32 | 74 |
| 2020 | 30 | 59 |
| 2021 | 42 | 90 |
| 2022 | 55 | 122 |
| 2023 | 42 | 125 |
| 2024 | 42 | 99 |
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. 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. Houle Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Houle's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 31% from 108 procedures in 2013 to 141 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Houle
How does Dr. Houle's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Houle has performed 141 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Illinois average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Houle ranks #42 out of 316 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Houle perform?
Dr. Houle's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (99 cases) and hip replacement (42 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Houle in Mount Vernon?
Yes. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons in Mount Vernon 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. Houle 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, which puts Dr. Houle's total volume across all insurers at roughly 480 to 600 procedures against the 141 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. Houle's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Houle's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 108 procedures in 2013 to 141 in the most recent data, a 31% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 177 procedures in 2022.
Does Dr. Houle perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Houle's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (99 cases), hip replacement (42 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Houle affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Houle is affiliated with Good Samaritan Regional Hlth Center, Washington County Hospital, Ssm Health St Mary'S Hospital -Centralia, Pinckneyville Community Hospital, Hamilton Memorial Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Houle practices?
Good Samaritan Regional Hlth Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Ssm Health St Mary'S Hospital -Centralia (2 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 Mount Vernon, Illinois
Dr. Houle's 141 Medicare procedures are above the Mount Vernon average of 85. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Mount Vernon.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Angela Freehill | 28 | Knee |
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