Dr. Stephen Gabriel, M.D.
Dr. Stephen Gabriel is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Dixon, Illinois. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Gabriel has performed 15 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#225 in Illinois) and 11 hip replacements, for a combined total of 26 procedures.
In Illinois, Dr. Gabriel performs below average in knee (15 vs 51 avg), below average in hip (11 vs 38 avg).
Dr. Gabriel's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (15 cases) and hip replacements (11 cases).
Dr. Gabriel is the only orthopedic surgeon in Dixon 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. Gabriel extend back to 2013, covering 10 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 18 to 26 in the most recent data, a 44% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Gabriel's 15 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Gabriel Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Contact & Location
Dixon, IL 61021
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Gabriel's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 10 years, increasing 44% from 18 procedures in 2013 to 26 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Gabriel
How does Dr. Gabriel's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Gabriel has performed 26 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. Gabriel ranks #227 out of 323 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Gabriel perform?
Dr. Gabriel's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (15 cases) and hip replacement (11 cases).
Where is Dr. Gabriel's practice located?
Dr. Gabriel practices in Dixon, Illinois. The office is located at 215 E 1st St, Dixon, IL 61021. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Gabriel for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Gabriel 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. Gabriel's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 26 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Gabriel's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Gabriel's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 18 procedures in 2013 to 26 in the most recent data, a 44% increase over 10 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 35 procedures in 2018.
Does Dr. Gabriel perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Gabriel's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (15 cases), hip replacement (11 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Gabriel affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Gabriel is affiliated with Osf Saint Katharine Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Gabriel practices?
Osf Saint Katharine Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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