Dr. Steven Morton is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Breese, Illinois. In 2023, Dr. Morton performed 58 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #81 in Illinois.
Dr. Morton's 58 Medicare procedures are near the Illinois median of 47. The state has 323 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Medicare fee-for-service data captures roughly 33–37% of all joint replacements, so total surgical volume is likely higher.
Dr. Morton's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 58 verified procedures in 2023. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Dr. Morton is the only orthopedic surgeon in Breese represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Verified Medicare Cases (2023)
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.
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Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2023)
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Morton
How does Dr. Morton's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
In 2023, Dr. Morton performed 58 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Illinois average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Morton ranks #144 out of 323 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Morton perform?
Dr. Morton's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 58 verified procedures in 2023. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Morton's practice located?
Dr. Morton practices in Breese, Illinois. The office is located at 9515 Holy Cross Ln, Breese, IL 62230. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Morton for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Morton represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data for 2023, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Morton's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 58 procedures shown here.
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