Dr. Joseph Newcomer, M.D.
Contact & Location
309-663-6461
Bloomington, IL 61704
Dr. Newcomer performs more knee replacement procedures than 54% of orthopedic surgeons in Illinois, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #115 of 251 ranked knee surgeons in Illinois.
About Dr. Newcomer
Practice. Dr. Joseph Newcomer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bloomington, Illinois. The latest annual CMS data records 41 knee replacements. That is #115 in Illinois for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 31 procedures a year to 41, up 32%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 41 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Bloomington has 8 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 | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 31 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 32 |
| 2016 | 54 |
| 2017 | 50 |
| 2018 | 44 |
| 2019 | 44 |
| 2020 | 30 |
| 2021 | 31 |
| 2022 | 30 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 41 |
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. 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. Newcomer Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Newcomer's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 32% from 31 procedures in 2013 to 41 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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Newcomer
How does Dr. Newcomer's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Newcomer has performed 41 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. Newcomer ranks #176 out of 316 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Newcomer perform?
Dr. Newcomer's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 41 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Newcomer in Bloomington?
Yes. There are 8 orthopedic surgeons in Bloomington 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. Newcomer 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, which puts Dr. Newcomer's total volume across all insurers at roughly 150 to 180 procedures against the 41 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. Newcomer's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Newcomer's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 31 procedures in 2013 to 41 in the most recent data, a 32% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 54 procedures in 2016.
Which hospitals is Dr. Newcomer affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Newcomer is affiliated with Carle Bromenn Medical Center, St Joseph Medical Center, Saint James Hospital.
How does Dr. Newcomer compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Bloomington?
Among the 8 orthopedic surgeons in Bloomington, Dr. Newcomer ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Bloomington has 106 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Newcomer practices?
Carle Bromenn Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); St Joseph Medical Center (1 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Saint James Hospital (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 Bloomington, Illinois
Dr. Newcomer's 41 Medicare procedures are below the Bloomington average of 69. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Bloomington.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Edward Kolb | 106 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joseph Novotny | 105 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Brett Keller | 70 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Lucas Armstrong | 62 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Seidl | 58 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Mark Hanson | 39 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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