Dr. Rodney Herrin, M.D.
Contact & Location
217-547-9100
Springfield, IL 62711
Dr. Herrin performs more knee replacement procedures than 52% of orthopedic surgeons in Illinois, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #119 of 251 ranked knee surgeons in Illinois.
About Dr. Herrin
Practice. Dr. Rodney Herrin is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Springfield, Illinois. The latest annual CMS data records 38 knee replacements. That is #119 in Illinois for knee replacement. Dr. Herrin also holds credentials in Sports Medicine. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 87 in 2013 and stands at 38 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 38 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Springfield has 15 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 | 17 | 70 |
| 2014 | 12 | 40 |
| 2015 | 0 | 47 |
| 2016 | 0 | 39 |
| 2017 | 14 | 21 |
| 2018 | 0 | 26 |
| 2019 | 13 | 32 |
| 2020 | 0 | 23 |
| 2021 | 0 | 24 |
| 2022 | 0 | 27 |
| 2023 | 0 | 30 |
| 2024 | 0 | 38 |
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. Herrin Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Herrin's recorded volume peaked at 87 procedures in 2013 and stood at 38 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Herrin
How does Dr. Herrin's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Herrin has performed 38 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. Herrin ranks #191 out of 316 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Herrin perform?
Dr. Herrin's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 38 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Herrin in Springfield?
Yes. There are 15 orthopedic surgeons in Springfield 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. Herrin 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. Herrin's total volume across all insurers at roughly 140 to 170 procedures against the 38 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. Herrin's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Herrin's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 87 procedures in 2013 and was 38 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.
How does Dr. Herrin compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Springfield?
Among the 15 orthopedic surgeons in Springfield, Dr. Herrin ranks #8 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Springfield has 134 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Springfield, Illinois
Dr. Herrin's 38 Medicare procedures are below the Springfield average of 99. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Springfield.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Dane Church | 134 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. D Allan | 130 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Piero Capecci | 123 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ryan Pate | 115 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Daniel Rossi | 94 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michaela Schneiderbauer | 62 | Hip, Knee |
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