Dr. Clayton Strong, M.D.
Contact & Location
765-521-7385
New Castle, IN 47362
Dr. Strong performs more knee replacement procedures than 38% of orthopedic surgeons in Indiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #115 of 188 ranked knee surgeons in Indiana.
About Dr. Strong
Practice. Dr. Clayton Strong is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in New Castle, Indiana. The latest annual CMS data records 28 knee replacements and 16 hip replacements, 44 procedures in all. That is #115 in Indiana for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2011.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2018 to 2024, 7 years. Volume rose from 13 procedures a year to 44, up 238%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 28 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. New Castle has 5 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 | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 13 |
| 2019 | 0 | 11 |
| 2020 | 0 | 13 |
| 2021 | 12 | 16 |
| 2022 | 0 | 20 |
| 2023 | 11 | 24 |
| 2024 | 16 | 28 |
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. Strong Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Indiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Strong's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 7 years, increasing 238% from 13 procedures in 2018 to 44 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Strong
How does Dr. Strong's procedure volume compare to other Indiana surgeons?
Dr. Strong has performed 44 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. Strong ranks #128 out of 224 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Strong perform?
Dr. Strong's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (28 cases) and hip replacement (16 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Strong in New Castle?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in New Castle 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. Strong 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. Strong's total volume across all insurers at roughly 150 to 190 procedures against the 44 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. Strong's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Strong's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 13 procedures in 2018 to 44 in the most recent data, a 238% increase over 7 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 44 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Strong perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Strong's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (28 cases), hip replacement (16 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Strong affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Strong is affiliated with Henry County Memorial Hospital, Hancock Regional Hospital, Rush Memorial Hospital, Reid Health.
How does Dr. Strong compare to other orthopedic surgeons in New Castle?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in New Castle, Dr. Strong ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in New Castle has 158 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Strong practices?
Henry County Memorial Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Hancock Regional Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Rush Memorial Hospital (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 New Castle, Indiana
Dr. Strong's 44 Medicare procedures are below the New Castle average of 74. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in New Castle.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Lindsey Rolston | 158 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kyle Siewert | 86 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Mathews | 55 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Damion Harris | 27 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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