Dr. Daniel Emerson, M.D.
Contact & Location
812-424-9291
Newburgh, IN 47630
Evansville, IN 47712
Henderson, KY 42420
Dr. Emerson performs more knee replacement procedures than 79% of orthopedic surgeons in Indiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #39 of 188 ranked knee surgeons in Indiana.
About Dr. Emerson
Practice. Dr. Daniel Emerson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Newburgh, Indiana. The latest annual CMS data records 53 knee replacements, 28 hip replacements, and 14 shoulder replacements, 95 procedures in all. That is #39 in Indiana for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 51 procedures a year to 95, up 86%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 53 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Newburgh has 6 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Emerson also holds hospital privileges in IN and KY and IL, a practice that extends beyond Indiana.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 18 | 33 | 0 |
| 2014 | 11 | 43 | 0 |
| 2015 | 17 | 30 | 0 |
| 2016 | 16 | 34 | 0 |
| 2017 | 17 | 48 | 13 |
| 2018 | 19 | 40 | 11 |
| 2019 | 18 | 39 | 11 |
| 2020 | 17 | 33 | 14 |
| 2021 | 13 | 50 | 12 |
| 2022 | 25 | 40 | 11 |
| 2023 | 24 | 66 | 18 |
| 2024 | 28 | 53 | 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Emerson Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Indiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Emerson's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 86% from 51 procedures in 2013 to 95 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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Emerson
How does Dr. Emerson's procedure volume compare to other Indiana surgeons?
Dr. Emerson has performed 95 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Indiana average of 60 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Emerson ranks #36 out of 224 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Emerson perform?
Dr. Emerson performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (53 cases), hip replacement (28 cases), shoulder replacement (14 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Emerson in Newburgh?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in Newburgh 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. Emerson 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Emerson's total volume across all insurers at roughly 310 to 390 procedures against the 95 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. Emerson's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Emerson's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 51 procedures in 2013 to 95 in the most recent data, a 86% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 108 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Emerson perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Emerson's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (53 cases), hip replacement (28 cases), shoulder replacement (14 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Emerson among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Emerson affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Emerson is affiliated with Deaconess Hospital Inc, Deaconess Gibson Hospital, Deaconess Henderson Hospital, Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations, Deaconess Memorial Medical Center, Inc. Dr. Emerson maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Emerson compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Newburgh?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in Newburgh, Dr. Emerson ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Emerson is among the highest-volume surgeons in Newburgh.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Emerson practices?
Deaconess Hospital Inc (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Deaconess Henderson Hospital (2 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 Newburgh, Indiana
Dr. Emerson's 95 Medicare procedures are above the Newburgh average of 94. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Newburgh.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Anthony Czaplicki | 241 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Douglas Lowery | 99 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. James Goris | 67 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Cameron Metzger | 50 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Phillip Behrens | 12 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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