Dr. Robert Burnett, MD
Contact & Location
Naperville, IL 60563
Dr. Robert Burnett is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Naperville, Illinois. A Medicare provider since 2018, Dr. Burnett has performed 31 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#90 in Illinois) and 29 knee replacements, for a combined total of 60 procedures.
In Illinois, Dr. Burnett performs below average in hip (31 vs 39 avg), below average in knee (29 vs 50 avg).
Dr. Burnett's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (31 cases) and knee replacements (29 cases).
Naperville is home to 7 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Naperville area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Burnett first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 4,532 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Burnett's 31 verified procedures is near the national average of 36.
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. Burnett Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Burnett has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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 Hip Replacement
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Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Burnett
How does Dr. Burnett's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Burnett has performed 60 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Illinois average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Burnett ranks #135 out of 316 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Burnett perform?
Dr. Burnett's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (31 cases) and knee replacement (29 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Burnett in Naperville?
Yes. There are 7 orthopedic surgeons in Naperville 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. Burnett 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. Burnett's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 60 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Burnett perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Burnett's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (31 cases), knee replacement (29 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Burnett affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Burnett is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center, Rush Oak Park Hospital, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital.
How does Dr. Burnett compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Naperville?
Among the 7 orthopedic surgeons in Naperville, Dr. Burnett ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Naperville has 101 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Burnett practices?
Rush University Medical Center (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Rush Oak Park Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Elmhurst Memorial Hospital (4 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 Naperville, Illinois
Dr. Burnett's 60 Medicare procedures are below the Naperville average of 67. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Naperville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Andrew Kim | 101 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Alfieri | 100 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ryan Sullivan | 86 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Troy Karlsson | 75 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Lombardi | 39 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Zahab Ahsan | 11 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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