Dr. Daniel Daluga, MD
Contact & Location
Lafayette, IN 47905
Dr. Daniel Daluga is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lafayette, Indiana. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Daluga has completed 114 knee replacements (#9 in Indiana), 58 hip replacements, and 20 shoulder replacements, totaling 192 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Indiana, Dr. Daluga performs well above average in knee (114 vs 41 avg), above average in hip (58 vs 31 avg), near average in shoulder (20 vs 23 avg).
Dr. Daluga performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (114 cases), followed by hip replacements (58) and shoulder replacements (20).
Lafayette is home to 10 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Lafayette area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Daluga's Medicare record spans 12 years from 2013 through 2024. Procedure volume has remained consistent during that period, ranging from 186 to 234 procedures per year, reflecting a steady joint replacement practice.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Daluga's 114 verified procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
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. Daluga Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Indiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Daluga's procedure volume has been consistent across 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 186 to 234 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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. Daluga
How does Dr. Daluga's procedure volume compare to other Indiana surgeons?
Dr. Daluga has performed 192 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 3x the Indiana average of 60 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Daluga ranks #5 out of 224 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Daluga perform?
Dr. Daluga performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (114 cases), hip replacement (58 cases), shoulder replacement (20 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
How experienced is Dr. Daluga with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Daluga ranks #9 in Indiana for knee replacement with 114 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 224 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Daluga in Lafayette?
Yes. There are 10 orthopedic surgeons in Lafayette 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. Daluga 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. Daluga's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 192 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Daluga's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Daluga's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 186 to 234 procedures per year between 2013 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Does Dr. Daluga perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Daluga's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (114 cases), hip replacement (58 cases), shoulder replacement (20 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Daluga among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Daluga affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Daluga is affiliated with Franciscan Health Lafayette, Franciscan Health Crawfordsville, Parkview Logansport Hospital, Inc.
How does Dr. Daluga compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Lafayette?
Among the 10 orthopedic surgeons in Lafayette, Dr. Daluga ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Daluga has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Daluga practices?
Franciscan Health Lafayette (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Franciscan Health Crawfordsville (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Parkview Logansport Hospital, Inc (4 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 Lafayette, Indiana
Dr. Daluga's 192 Medicare procedures are above the Lafayette average of 69. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Lafayette.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Joel Virkler | 90 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Highhouse | 57 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Peter Seymour | 47 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Mark Page | 42 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joseph Hubbard | 31 | Knee |
| Dr. Paul Rodenhouse | 24 | Knee, Shoulder |
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