Dr. Mark Hanson, M.D.
Contact & Location
309-663-6461
Bloomington, IL 61704
Dr. Hanson performs more knee replacement procedures than 35% of orthopedic surgeons in Illinois, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #163 of 251 ranked knee surgeons in Illinois.
About Dr. Hanson
Practice. Dr. Mark Hanson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bloomington, Illinois. The latest annual CMS data records 27 knee replacements and 12 hip replacements, 39 procedures in all. That is #163 in Illinois for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume has held between 21 and 51 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 27 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 13 | 32 |
| 2014 | 0 | 29 |
| 2015 | 15 | 29 |
| 2016 | 13 | 37 |
| 2017 | 11 | 36 |
| 2018 | 0 | 42 |
| 2019 | 16 | 35 |
| 2020 | 0 | 23 |
| 2021 | 0 | 23 |
| 2022 | 0 | 21 |
| 2023 | 11 | 28 |
| 2024 | 12 | 27 |
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. Hanson Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Hanson's procedure volume has been consistent across 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 21 to 51 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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. Hanson
How does Dr. Hanson's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Hanson has performed 39 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. Hanson ranks #183 out of 316 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Hanson perform?
Dr. Hanson's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (27 cases) and hip replacement (12 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Hanson 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. Hanson 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. Hanson's total volume across all insurers at roughly 130 to 170 procedures against the 39 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. Hanson's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Hanson's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 21 to 51 procedures per year between 2013 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Does Dr. Hanson perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Hanson's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (27 cases), hip replacement (12 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Hanson affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Hanson is affiliated with Carle Bromenn Medical Center, St Joseph Medical Center, Carle Eureka Hospital, Saint James Hospital.
How does Dr. Hanson compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Bloomington?
Among the 8 orthopedic surgeons in Bloomington, Dr. Hanson ranks #7 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. Hanson 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); Carle Eureka Hospital (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. Hanson's 39 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. Joseph Newcomer | 41 | Knee |
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