Dr. Sean Sutphen, D.O.
Contact & Location
847-914-9096
Bannockburn, IL 60015
Glenview, IL 60025
Highland Park, IL 60035
Dr. Sutphen performs more knee replacement procedures than 91% of orthopedic surgeons in Illinois, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #21 of 251 ranked knee surgeons in Illinois.
About Dr. Sutphen
Practice. Dr. Sean Sutphen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bannockburn, Illinois. The latest annual CMS data records 107 knee replacements and 83 hip replacements, 190 procedures in all. That is #21 in Illinois for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2012.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2019 to 2024, 6 years. Volume rose from 52 procedures a year to 190, up 265%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 107 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Local context. Bannockburn has 3 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 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 26 | 26 |
| 2020 | 26 | 52 |
| 2021 | 42 | 62 |
| 2022 | 54 | 74 |
| 2023 | 65 | 81 |
| 2024 | 83 | 107 |
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. Sutphen Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Sutphen's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 6 years, increasing 265% from 52 procedures in 2019 to 190 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Sutphen
How does Dr. Sutphen's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Sutphen has performed 190 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Illinois average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Sutphen ranks #18 out of 316 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Sutphen perform?
Dr. Sutphen's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (107 cases) and hip replacement (83 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Sutphen in Bannockburn?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Bannockburn 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. Sutphen 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. Sutphen's total volume across all insurers at roughly 630 to 800 procedures against the 190 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. Sutphen's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Sutphen's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 52 procedures in 2019 to 190 in the most recent data, a 265% increase over 6 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 190 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Sutphen perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Sutphen's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (107 cases), hip replacement (83 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Sutphen affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Sutphen is affiliated with Endeavor Health Clinical Operations, Northwest Community Hospital, Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.
How does Dr. Sutphen compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Bannockburn?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Bannockburn, Dr. Sutphen ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Sutphen has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Sutphen practices?
Endeavor Health Clinical Operations (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate better than national average); Northwest Community Hospital (4 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). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Bannockburn, Illinois
Dr. Sutphen's 190 Medicare procedures are above the Bannockburn average of 77. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Bannockburn.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Richard Sherman | 28 | Knee |
| Dr. Bryan Waxman | 13 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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