Dr. Bryce Biberstein, M.D.
Contact & Location
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Dr. Bryce Biberstein is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dr. Biberstein has performed 29 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#114 in Indiana) and 16 hip replacements, for a combined total of 45 procedures.
In Indiana, Dr. Biberstein performs below average in knee (29 vs 41 avg), below average in hip (16 vs 31 avg).
Dr. Biberstein's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (29 cases) and hip replacements (16 cases).
Fort Wayne is home to 25 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Fort Wayne area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Biberstein first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2024. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Biberstein's 29 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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.
How Dr. Biberstein 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Biberstein
How does Dr. Biberstein's procedure volume compare to other Indiana surgeons?
Dr. Biberstein has performed 45 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. Biberstein ranks #125 out of 224 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Biberstein perform?
Dr. Biberstein's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (29 cases) and hip replacement (16 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Biberstein in Fort Wayne?
Yes. There are 25 orthopedic surgeons in Fort Wayne 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 Indiana surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Biberstein 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. Biberstein's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 45 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Biberstein perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Biberstein's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (29 cases), hip replacement (16 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Biberstein affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Biberstein is affiliated with The Orthopaedic Hospital Of Lutheran Health Networ, Cameron Health, Bluffton Regional Medical Center, Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana.
How does Dr. Biberstein compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Fort Wayne?
Among the 25 orthopedic surgeons in Fort Wayne, Dr. Biberstein ranks #18 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Fort Wayne has 179 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Biberstein practices?
The Orthopaedic Hospital Of Lutheran Health Networ (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Cameron Health (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Bluffton Regional Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Dr. Biberstein's 45 Medicare procedures are below the Fort Wayne average of 101. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Fort Wayne.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. William Berghoff | 179 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Paul Manalo | 150 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jonathan Lynch | 108 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Stephen Wright | 81 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Jerald Cooper | 77 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. David Conner | 70 | Knee, Shoulder |
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