Dr. Richard Southgate, M.D.
Contact & Location
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Dr. Richard Southgate is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lake Forest, Illinois. A Medicare provider since 2010, Dr. Southgate has performed 28 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#156 in Illinois) and 26 hip replacements, for a combined total of 54 procedures.
In Illinois, Dr. Southgate performs below average in knee (28 vs 50 avg), below average in hip (26 vs 39 avg).
Dr. Southgate's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (28 cases) and hip replacements (26 cases).
Dr. Southgate is the only orthopedic surgeon in Lake Forest represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Southgate extend back to 2016, covering 6 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 21 to 54 in the most recent data, a 157% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Southgate's 28 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Southgate Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Southgate's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 6 years, increasing 157% from 21 procedures in 2016 to 54 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. Southgate
How does Dr. Southgate's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Southgate has performed 54 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Illinois average is 69 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Southgate ranks #145 out of 316 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Southgate perform?
Dr. Southgate's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (28 cases) and hip replacement (26 cases).
Where is Dr. Southgate's practice located?
Dr. Southgate practices in Lake Forest, Illinois. The office is located at 1000 N Westmoreland Rd # Level3, Lake Forest, IL 60045. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Southgate for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Southgate 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. Southgate's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 54 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Southgate's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Southgate's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 21 procedures in 2016 to 54 in the most recent data, a 157% increase over 6 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 54 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Southgate perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Southgate's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (28 cases), hip replacement (26 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Southgate affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Southgate is affiliated with Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Southgate practices?
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Northwestern Memorial Hospital (5 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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