Dr. Raju Ghate, MD
Contact & Location
312-664-6848
Chicago, IL 60611
Evanston, IL 60201
Dr. Ghate performs more knee replacement procedures than 99% of orthopedic surgeons in Illinois, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #1 of 251 ranked knee surgeons in Illinois.
About Dr. Ghate
Dr. Raju Ghate is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Chicago, Illinois. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Ghate performed 257 Medicare-verified knee replacements in the latest annual CMS data, ranking #1 in Illinois.
In Illinois, Dr. Ghate performs well above the state average in knee (257 vs 50).
Dr. Ghate's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 257 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Chicago is home to 41 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Chicago area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Ghate extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 163 to 257 in the most recent data, a 58% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Ghate's 257 verified procedures is more than 5x the national average of 45, ranking #21 nationally.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 29 | 134 |
| 2014 | 0 | 171 |
| 2015 | 0 | 202 |
| 2016 | 0 | 215 |
| 2017 | 0 | 241 |
| 2018 | 0 | 241 |
| 2019 | 0 | 265 |
| 2020 | 0 | 207 |
| 2021 | 0 | 255 |
| 2022 | 0 | 222 |
| 2023 | 0 | 256 |
| 2024 | 0 | 257 |
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. 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. Ghate Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Ghate's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 58% from 163 procedures in 2013 to 257 in the most recent data.
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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Ghate
How does Dr. Ghate's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Ghate has performed 257 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 3x the Illinois average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Ghate ranks #4 out of 316 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Ghate perform?
Dr. Ghate's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 257 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Ghate with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Ghate ranks #1 in Illinois for knee replacement with 257 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 316 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Ghate in Chicago?
Yes. There are 41 orthopedic surgeons in Chicago 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. Ghate 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, which puts Dr. Ghate's total volume across all insurers at roughly 920 to 1,120 procedures against the 257 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. Ghate's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Ghate's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 163 procedures in 2013 to 257 in the most recent data, a 58% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 265 procedures in 2019.
Which hospitals is Dr. Ghate affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Ghate is affiliated with Endeavor Health Clinical Operations, Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, Northwest Community Hospital, Swedish Hospital, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.
How does Dr. Ghate compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Chicago?
Among the 41 orthopedic surgeons in Chicago, Dr. Ghate ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Ghate is among the highest-volume surgeons in Chicago.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Ghate practices?
Endeavor Health Clinical Operations (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate better than national average); Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Northwest Community Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate better than national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Chicago, Illinois
Dr. Ghate's 257 Medicare procedures are above the Chicago average of 219. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Chicago.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Denis Nam | 318 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Vasili Karas | 287 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Hany Bedair | 249 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Tad Gerlinger | 155 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kevin Hardt | 141 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Hue Luu | 123 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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