Dr. Paul Perona, M.D.
Contact & Location
815-433-0850
Ottawa, IL 61350
Spring Valley, IL 61362
Peru, IL 61354
Morris, IL 60450
Dr. Perona performs more knee replacement procedures than 77% of orthopedic surgeons in Illinois, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #56 of 251 ranked knee surgeons in Illinois.
About Dr. Perona
Practice. Dr. Paul Perona is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Ottawa, Illinois. The latest annual CMS data records 74 knee replacements and 33 hip replacements, 107 procedures in all. That is #56 in Illinois for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume has held between 83 and 139 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 74 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 30 | 68 | 11 |
| 2014 | 29 | 51 | 14 |
| 2015 | 24 | 57 | 14 |
| 2016 | 26 | 57 | 0 |
| 2017 | 43 | 69 | 19 |
| 2018 | 42 | 78 | 14 |
| 2019 | 30 | 95 | 14 |
| 2020 | 26 | 61 | 0 |
| 2021 | 33 | 72 | 13 |
| 2022 | 38 | 67 | 0 |
| 2023 | 29 | 62 | 0 |
| 2024 | 33 | 74 | 0 |
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. 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.
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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 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. Perona's total volume across all insurers at roughly 360 to 450 procedures against the 107 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. 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, Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers, 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); Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); 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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