Dr. Abhijit Seetharam, M.D.
Contact & Location
317-575-2700
Carmel, IN 46032
Indianapolis, IN 46278
Dr. Seetharam performs more knee replacement procedures than 35% of orthopedic surgeons in Indiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #121 of 188 ranked knee surgeons in Indiana.
About Dr. Seetharam
Practice. Dr. Abhijit Seetharam is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Indianapolis, Indiana. The latest annual CMS data records 27 knee replacements and 15 hip replacements, 42 procedures in all. That is #121 in Indiana for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2018.
Trend. Dr. Seetharam first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 27 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Indianapolis has 30 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Seetharam also holds hospital privileges in IN and PA, a practice that extends beyond Indiana.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 42 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. Seetharam Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Indiana state average.
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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Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Seetharam
How does Dr. Seetharam's procedure volume compare to other Indiana surgeons?
Dr. Seetharam has performed 42 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Indiana average is 60 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Seetharam ranks #134 out of 224 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Seetharam perform?
Dr. Seetharam's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (27 cases) and hip replacement (15 cases).
Where is Dr. Seetharam's practice located?
Dr. Seetharam's current practice address is in Carmel, IN. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Seetharam's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Indianapolis, Indiana.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Seetharam 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. Seetharam's total volume across all insurers at roughly 140 to 180 procedures against the 42 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.
Does Dr. Seetharam perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Seetharam's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (27 cases), hip replacement (15 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Seetharam affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Seetharam is affiliated with Hancock Regional Hospital, Jefferson Abington Hospital, Orthoindy Hospital, Ascension St Vincent Carmel, Bryn Mawr Hospital, The. Dr. Seetharam maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Seetharam compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Indianapolis?
Among the 30 orthopedic surgeons in Indianapolis, Dr. Seetharam ranks #22 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Indianapolis has 162 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Seetharam practices?
Hancock Regional Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Jefferson Abington Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Orthoindy Hospital (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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Indianapolis, Indiana
Dr. Seetharam's 42 Medicare procedures are below the Indianapolis average of 116. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Indianapolis.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. George Vestermark | 162 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joshua Carter | 146 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Daniel Gerow | 127 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Meneghini | 123 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Pomeroy | 108 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Patrick Millikan | 105 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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