Dr. Tomas Nemickas is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Nemickas has performed 20 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#126 in Illinois) and 16 knee replacements, for a combined total of 36 procedures.
Dr. Nemickas's 36 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. Nemickas's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (20 cases) and knee replacements (16 cases).
Gurnee is home to 6 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Gurnee area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
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.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Nemickas
How does Dr. Nemickas's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Nemickas has performed 36 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. Nemickas ranks #191 out of 323 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Nemickas perform?
Dr. Nemickas's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (20 cases) and knee replacement (16 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Nemickas in Gurnee?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in Gurnee 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. Nemickas 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. Nemickas's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 36 procedures shown here.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Gurnee, Illinois
Compare Dr. Nemickas's volume with other surgeons practicing in Gurnee.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. David Hamming | 58 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Mark Hamming | 56 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Edward Logue | 24 | Knee |
| Dr. Bruce Summerville | 14 | Knee |
| Dr. John Mayer | 11 | Knee |
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