Dr. Joseph Novotny, M.D.
Contact & Location
309-663-6461
Bloomington, IL 61704
Dr. Novotny performs more knee replacement procedures than 66% of orthopedic surgeons in Illinois, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #84 of 251 ranked knee surgeons in Illinois.
About Dr. Novotny
Practice. Dr. Joseph Novotny is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bloomington, Illinois. The latest annual CMS data records 56 knee replacements, 32 hip replacements, and 17 shoulder replacements, 105 procedures in all. That is #84 in Illinois for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 139 in 2013 and stands at 105 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 56 procedures is above 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 | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 50 | 89 | 0 |
| 2014 | 32 | 74 | 0 |
| 2015 | 38 | 58 | 0 |
| 2016 | 30 | 93 | 0 |
| 2017 | 33 | 58 | 0 |
| 2018 | 41 | 60 | 0 |
| 2019 | 39 | 54 | 0 |
| 2020 | 28 | 55 | 0 |
| 2021 | 31 | 50 | 11 |
| 2022 | 44 | 56 | 19 |
| 2023 | 29 | 61 | 12 |
| 2024 | 32 | 56 | 17 |
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. Novotny Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Novotny's recorded volume peaked at 139 procedures in 2013 and stood at 105 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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. Novotny
How does Dr. Novotny's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Novotny has performed 105 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Illinois average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Novotny ranks #69 out of 316 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Novotny perform?
Dr. Novotny performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (56 cases), hip replacement (32 cases), shoulder replacement (17 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Novotny 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. Novotny 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. Novotny's total volume across all insurers at roughly 340 to 430 procedures against the 105 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. Novotny's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Novotny's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 139 procedures in 2013 and was 105 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Does Dr. Novotny perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Novotny's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (56 cases), hip replacement (32 cases), shoulder replacement (17 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Novotny among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Novotny affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Novotny is affiliated with Carle Bromenn Medical Center, Carle Eureka Hospital, Osf Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Saint James Hospital, St Joseph Medical Center.
How does Dr. Novotny compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Bloomington?
Among the 8 orthopedic surgeons in Bloomington, Dr. Novotny ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Novotny is among the highest-volume surgeons in Bloomington.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Novotny practices?
Carle Bromenn Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Carle Eureka Hospital (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Osf Saint Elizabeth Medical Center (4 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 Bloomington, Illinois
Dr. Novotny's 105 Medicare procedures are above 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. Brett Keller | 70 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Lucas Armstrong | 62 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Seidl | 58 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joseph Newcomer | 41 | Knee |
| Dr. Mark Hanson | 39 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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