Dr. Steven Horner, M.D.
Contact & Location
618-234-9884
Belleville, IL 62226
Belleville, IL 62226
Dr. Horner performs more knee replacement procedures than 76% of orthopedic surgeons in Illinois, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #59 of 251 ranked knee surgeons in Illinois.
About Dr. Horner
Practice. Dr. Steven Horner is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Belleville, Illinois. The latest annual CMS data records 72 knee replacements and 29 hip replacements, 101 procedures in all. That is #59 in Illinois for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 81 procedures a year to 101, up 25%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 72 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Belleville has 6 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 | 23 | 58 |
| 2014 | 18 | 64 |
| 2015 | 26 | 52 |
| 2016 | 25 | 71 |
| 2017 | 29 | 67 |
| 2018 | 29 | 76 |
| 2019 | 31 | 42 |
| 2020 | 19 | 31 |
| 2021 | 36 | 44 |
| 2022 | 31 | 55 |
| 2023 | 20 | 67 |
| 2024 | 29 | 72 |
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. Horner Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Horner's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 25% from 81 procedures in 2013 to 101 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. Horner
How does Dr. Horner's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Horner has performed 101 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Illinois average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Horner ranks #74 out of 316 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Horner perform?
Dr. Horner's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (72 cases) and hip replacement (29 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Horner in Belleville?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in Belleville 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. Horner 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. Horner's total volume across all insurers at roughly 350 to 430 procedures against the 101 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. Horner's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Horner's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 81 procedures in 2013 to 101 in the most recent data, a 25% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 105 procedures in 2018.
Does Dr. Horner perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Horner's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (72 cases), hip replacement (29 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Horner affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Horner is affiliated with Memorial Hospital, Hshs St Elizabeth'S Hospital, Sparta Community Hospital, Washington County Hospital, St Josephs Hospital.
How does Dr. Horner compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Belleville?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in Belleville, Dr. Horner ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Horner has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Horner practices?
Memorial Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Hshs St Elizabeth'S Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Sparta Community Hospital (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Belleville, Illinois
Dr. Horner's 101 Medicare procedures are above the Belleville average of 41. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Belleville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Charles Lehmann | 41 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Gregory Simmons | 39 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jason Wiechert | 26 | Knee |
| Dr. Blakelyn Busse | 21 | Knee |
| Dr. Michael Hughes | 17 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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