Dr. Thomas Ehmke, D.O.
Contact & Location
708-387-1737
Western Springs, IL 60558
Dr. Ehmke performs more hip replacement procedures than 84% of orthopedic surgeons in Illinois, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #28 of 184 ranked hip surgeons in Illinois.
About Dr. Ehmke
Practice. Dr. Thomas Ehmke is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Western Springs, Illinois. The latest annual CMS data records 71 hip replacements and 65 knee replacements, 136 procedures in all. That is #28 in Illinois for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2010.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2016 to 2024, 9 years. Volume rose from 27 procedures a year to 136, up 404%.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 71 procedures is above the national average of 36.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 27 | 0 |
| 2017 | 32 | 36 |
| 2018 | 21 | 23 |
| 2019 | 38 | 39 |
| 2020 | 25 | 34 |
| 2021 | 31 | 47 |
| 2022 | 42 | 54 |
| 2023 | 56 | 74 |
| 2024 | 71 | 65 |
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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 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. Ehmke Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Ehmke's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 404% from 27 procedures in 2016 to 136 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 Hip Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Ehmke
How does Dr. Ehmke's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Ehmke has performed 136 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Illinois average of 69 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Ehmke ranks #44 out of 316 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Ehmke perform?
Dr. Ehmke's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (71 cases) and knee replacement (65 cases).
Where is Dr. Ehmke's practice located?
Dr. Ehmke practices in Western Springs, Illinois. The office is located at 4700 Gilbert Ave Ste 51, Western Springs, IL 60558. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Ehmke for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Ehmke 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Ehmke's total volume across all insurers at roughly 450 to 570 procedures against the 136 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. Ehmke's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Ehmke's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 27 procedures in 2016 to 136 in the most recent data, a 404% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 136 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Ehmke perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Ehmke's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (71 cases), knee replacement (65 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Ehmke affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Ehmke is affiliated with Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange, Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale, Edward Hospital, Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital, Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Ehmke practices?
Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale (4 out of 5 CMS stars); Edward Hospital (4 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.
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