Dr. Paul Perona, MD
Contact & Location
Ottawa, IL 61350
Dr. Paul Perona is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Ottawa, Illinois. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Perona has performed 74 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#56 in Illinois) and 33 hip replacements, for a combined total of 107 procedures.
In Illinois, Dr. Perona performs above average in knee (74 vs 50 avg), near average in hip (33 vs 39 avg).
Dr. Perona's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (74 cases) and hip replacements (33 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 record spans 12 years from 2013 through 2024. Procedure volume has remained consistent during that period, ranging from 83 to 139 procedures per year, reflecting a steady joint replacement practice.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Perona's 74 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Perona's procedure volume has been consistent across 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 83 to 139 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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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 107 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Illinois average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Perona ranks #67 out of 316 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Perona perform?
Dr. Perona's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (74 cases) and hip replacement (33 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 107 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Perona's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Perona's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 83 to 139 procedures per year between 2013 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Does Dr. Perona perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Perona's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (74 cases), hip replacement (33 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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