Dr. Paul Perona, MD
Dr. Paul Perona is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Ottawa, Illinois. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Perona has performed 62 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#77 in Illinois) and 29 hip replacements, for a combined total of 91 procedures.
In Illinois, Dr. Perona performs above average in knee (62 vs 51 avg), below average in hip (29 vs 38 avg).
Dr. Perona's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (62 cases) and hip replacements (29 cases).
Dr. Perona is the only orthopedic surgeon in Ottawa represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Perona's Medicare data spans 11 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 139 procedures in 2019 before settling at 91 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Perona's 62 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Perona Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Contact & Location
Ottawa, IL 61350
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Perona's recorded volume peaked at 139 procedures in 2019 and stood at 91 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Perona
How does Dr. Perona's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Perona has performed 91 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Illinois average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Perona ranks #81 out of 323 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Perona perform?
Dr. Perona's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (62 cases) and hip replacement (29 cases).
Where is Dr. Perona's practice located?
Dr. Perona practices in Ottawa, Illinois. The office is located at 1306 Gemini Cir Ste 2, Ottawa, IL 61350. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Perona for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Perona represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Perona's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 91 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Perona's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Perona's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 139 procedures in 2019 and was 91 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. Perona perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Perona's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (62 cases), hip replacement (29 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Perona affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Perona is affiliated with Osf Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Osf Saint Clare Medical Center, Osf Saint Paul Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Perona practices?
Osf Saint Elizabeth Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Osf Saint Clare Medical Center (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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