Contact & Location
812-376-9353
Columbus, IN 47201
Dr. Guse performs more knee replacement procedures than 9% of orthopedic surgeons in Indiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #171 of 188 ranked knee surgeons in Indiana.
About Dr. Guse
Practice. Dr. Cary Guse is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Columbus, Indiana. The latest annual CMS data records 14 knee replacements. That is #171 in Indiana for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2015 to 2024, 7 years. Volume rose from 12 procedures a year to 14, up 17%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 14 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Columbus 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 | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 |
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. 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. Guse Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Indiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Guse's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 7 years, increasing 17% from 12 procedures in 2015 to 14 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 Knee Replacement
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Medicare Bundled Payment Programs for Joint ReplacementHow bundled payment models affect your joint replacement costs and care coordination, and what it means for hospital and surgeon selection.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Guse
How does Dr. Guse's procedure volume compare to other Indiana surgeons?
Dr. Guse has performed 14 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. Guse ranks #199 out of 224 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Guse perform?
Dr. Guse's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 14 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Guse in Columbus?
Yes. There are 4 orthopedic surgeons in Columbus 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. Guse 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, which puts Dr. Guse's total volume across all insurers at roughly 50 to 60 procedures against the 14 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. Guse's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Guse's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 12 procedures in 2015 to 14 in the most recent data, a 17% increase over 7 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 16 procedures in 2018.
Which hospitals is Dr. Guse affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Guse is affiliated with Columbus Regional Hospital, Norton-King'S Daughters' Health, Schneck Medical Center, Ascension St Vincent Jennings, Decatur County Memorial Hospital.
How does Dr. Guse compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Columbus?
Among the 4 orthopedic surgeons in Columbus, Dr. Guse ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Columbus has 59 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Guse practices?
Columbus Regional Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Norton-King'S Daughters' Health (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Schneck Medical Center (5 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 Columbus, Indiana
Dr. Guse's 14 Medicare procedures are below the Columbus average of 40. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Columbus.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Matthew Lovell | 59 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Eric Tannenbaum | 54 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Douglas Federle | 32 | Knee, Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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