Dr. Treg Brown, M.D.
Contact & Location
618-997-6800
Herrin, IL 62948
Dr. Brown performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 81% of orthopedic surgeons in Illinois, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #15 of 80 ranked shoulder surgeons in Illinois.
About Dr. Brown
Practice. Dr. Treg Brown is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Herrin, Illinois. The latest annual CMS data records 39 shoulder replacements. That is #15 in Illinois for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 21 procedures a year to 39, up 86%.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 39 procedures is above the national average of 29.
Local context. Herrin has 4 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 | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 27 |
| 2016 | 34 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2018 | 28 |
| 2019 | 33 |
| 2020 | 28 |
| 2021 | 45 |
| 2022 | 40 |
| 2023 | 43 |
| 2024 | 39 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Brown Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Illinois state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Brown's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 86% from 21 procedures in 2013 to 39 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 Shoulder Replacement
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Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Brown
How does Dr. Brown's procedure volume compare to other Illinois surgeons?
Dr. Brown has performed 39 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. Brown ranks #185 out of 316 orthopedic surgeons in Illinois.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Brown perform?
Dr. Brown's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 39 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Brown with shoulder replacement surgery?
Dr. Brown ranks #15 in Illinois for shoulder replacement with 39 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 316 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Brown in Herrin?
Yes. There are 4 orthopedic surgeons in Herrin 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. Brown 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Brown's total volume across all insurers at roughly 110 to 130 procedures against the 39 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. Brown's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Brown's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 21 procedures in 2013 to 39 in the most recent data, a 86% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 45 procedures in 2021.
Which hospitals is Dr. Brown affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Brown is affiliated with Herrin Hospital, Marshall Browning Hospital, Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale, Deaconess Illinois Medical Center, Pinckneyville Community Hospital.
How does Dr. Brown compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Herrin?
Among the 4 orthopedic surgeons in Herrin, Dr. Brown ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Brown is among the highest-volume surgeons in Herrin.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Brown practices?
Herrin Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale (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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Herrin, Illinois
Dr. Brown's 39 Medicare procedures are below the Herrin average of 89. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Herrin.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. James Davis | 165 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brian Daines | 125 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Rhett MacNeille | 26 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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