Dr. Paul Scherer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Paul Scherer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Glen Carbon, Illinois. In 2023, Dr. Scherer performed 28 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#165 in Illinois) and 16 hip replacements (#145 in Illinois), for a combined total of 44 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
28 verified cases
#165 in Illinois
Hip Replacement
16 verified cases
#145 in Illinois

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Scherer

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Recommended Script:

"Dr. Scherer, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 618-391-5080
4804 S State Route 159 Ste 10
Glen Carbon, IL 62034
NPI: 1881679181
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 21 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available
Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.