Dr. Cody Shafer, M.D.
Dr. Cody Shafer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Kokomo, Indiana. A Medicare provider since 2015, Dr. Shafer has performed 15 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#174 in Indiana) and 11 shoulder replacements, for a combined total of 26 procedures.
In Indiana, Dr. Shafer performs below average in knee (15 vs 44 avg), below average in shoulder (11 vs 23 avg).
Dr. Shafer's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (15 cases) and shoulder replacements (11 cases).
Kokomo is home to 4 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Kokomo area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Shafer first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Shafer's 15 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Shafer Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Indiana state average.
Contact & Location
Kokomo, IN 46901
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Shafer
How does Dr. Shafer's procedure volume compare to other Indiana surgeons?
Dr. Shafer has performed 26 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. Shafer ranks #162 out of 222 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Shafer perform?
Dr. Shafer's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (15 cases) and shoulder replacement (11 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Shafer in Kokomo?
Yes. There are 4 orthopedic surgeons in Kokomo 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. Shafer 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. Shafer's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 26 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Shafer perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Shafer's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (15 cases), shoulder replacement (11 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Shafer affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Shafer is affiliated with Ascension St Vincent Kokomo.
How does Dr. Shafer compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Kokomo?
Among the 4 orthopedic surgeons in Kokomo, Dr. Shafer ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Shafer is among the highest-volume surgeons in Kokomo.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Shafer practices?
Ascension St Vincent Kokomo (3 out of 5 CMS stars, 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 Kokomo, Indiana
Dr. Shafer's 26 Medicare procedures are below the Kokomo average of 32. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Kokomo.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Aaron Legrand | 51 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Clifford Evans | 39 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Courtney Holland | 13 | Knee |
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