Dr. Peter Bonutti, M.D.
Contact & Location
217-342-3400
Effingham, IL 62401
Effingham, IL 62401
Dr. Bonutti performs more knee replacement procedures than 88% of orthopedic surgeons in Illinois, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #29 of 251 ranked knee surgeons in Illinois.
About Dr. Bonutti
Practice. Dr. Peter Bonutti is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Effingham, Illinois. The latest annual CMS data records 101 knee replacements and 22 hip replacements, 123 procedures in all. That is #29 in Illinois for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 213 in 2013 and stands at 123 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 101 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Local context. Effingham has 6 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 41 | 172 |
| 2014 | 36 | 141 |
| 2015 | 34 | 113 |
| 2016 | 30 | 125 |
| 2017 | 22 | 100 |
| 2018 | 28 | 96 |
| 2019 | 16 | 108 |
| 2020 | 24 | 91 |
| 2021 | 29 | 117 |
| 2022 | 24 | 98 |
| 2023 | 0 | 106 |
| 2024 | 22 | 101 |
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. Bonutti Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Bonutti's recorded volume peaked at 213 procedures in 2013 and stood at 123 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Bonutti
How does Dr. Bonutti's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Bonutti has performed 123 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Illinois average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Bonutti ranks #55 out of 316 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Bonutti perform?
Dr. Bonutti's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (101 cases) and hip replacement (22 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Bonutti in Effingham?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in Effingham 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. Bonutti 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. Bonutti's total volume across all insurers at roughly 430 to 530 procedures against the 123 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. Bonutti's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Bonutti's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 213 procedures in 2013 and was 123 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. Bonutti perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Bonutti's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (101 cases), hip replacement (22 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Bonutti affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Bonutti is affiliated with Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Ssm Health St Mary'S Hospital -Centralia, Herrin Hospital, Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale, Marshall Browning Hospital.
How does Dr. Bonutti compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Effingham?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in Effingham, Dr. Bonutti ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Bonutti is among the highest-volume surgeons in Effingham.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Bonutti practices?
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Ssm Health St Mary'S Hospital -Centralia (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Herrin Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Effingham, Illinois
Dr. Bonutti's 123 Medicare procedures are above the Effingham average of 59. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Effingham.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Didi Omiyi | 168 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Frank Lee | 22 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Timothy Gray | 15 | Knee |
| Dr. John Powell | 12 | Knee |
| Dr. Joseph Ajdinovich | 11 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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