Dr. Meghan Whitmarsh-Brown, M.D.
Contact & Location
888-824-0200
Chicago, IL 60637
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Austin, TX 78712
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Dr. Whitmarsh-Brown performs more knee replacement procedures than 7% of orthopedic surgeons in Illinois, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #232 of 251 ranked knee surgeons in Illinois.
About Dr. Whitmarsh-Brown
Practice. Dr. Meghan Whitmarsh-Brown is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Chicago, Illinois. The latest annual CMS data records 14 knee replacements. That is #232 in Illinois for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2016.
Trend. Dr. Whitmarsh-Brown first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 14 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Chicago has 41 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Whitmarsh-Brown also holds hospital privileges in IL and NM, a practice that extends beyond Illinois.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 14 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. Whitmarsh-Brown Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
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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Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Whitmarsh-Brown
How does Dr. Whitmarsh-Brown's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Whitmarsh-Brown has performed 14 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. Whitmarsh-Brown ranks #290 out of 316 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Whitmarsh-Brown perform?
Dr. Whitmarsh-Brown's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 14 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Whitmarsh-Brown in Chicago?
Yes. There are 41 orthopedic surgeons in Chicago 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. Whitmarsh-Brown 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. Whitmarsh-Brown's total volume across all insurers at roughly 50 to 60 procedures against the 14 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Whitmarsh-Brown affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Whitmarsh-Brown is affiliated with The University Of Chicago Medical Center, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Unm Hospital. Dr. Whitmarsh-Brown maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Whitmarsh-Brown compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Chicago?
Among the 41 orthopedic surgeons in Chicago, Dr. Whitmarsh-Brown ranks #34 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Chicago has 318 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Whitmarsh-Brown practices?
The University Of Chicago Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Ingalls Memorial Hospital (1 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Unm Hospital (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 Chicago, Illinois
Dr. Whitmarsh-Brown's 14 Medicare procedures are below the Chicago average of 203. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Chicago.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Denis Nam | 318 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Vasili Karas | 287 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Raju Ghate | 257 | Knee |
| Dr. Hany Bedair | 249 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Tad Gerlinger | 155 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kevin Hardt | 141 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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