Dr. Daniel Gerow
Contact & Location
317-455-1064
Indianapolis, IN 46241
Bloomington, IN 47403
Terre Haute, IN 47802
Dr. Gerow performs more knee replacement procedures than 90% of orthopedic surgeons in Indiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #17 of 188 ranked knee surgeons in Indiana.
About Dr. Gerow
Practice. Dr. Daniel Gerow is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Indianapolis, Indiana. The latest annual CMS data records 76 knee replacements and 51 hip replacements, 127 procedures in all. That is #17 in Indiana for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2019.
Trend. Dr. Gerow first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 76 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Indianapolis has 30 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Gerow also holds hospital privileges in IN and MA, a practice that extends beyond Indiana.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 127 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. Gerow Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Indiana state average.
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. Gerow
How does Dr. Gerow's procedure volume compare to other Indiana surgeons?
Dr. Gerow has performed 127 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Indiana average of 60 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Gerow ranks #17 out of 224 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Gerow perform?
Dr. Gerow's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (76 cases) and hip replacement (51 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Gerow with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Gerow ranks #17 in Indiana for knee replacement with 76 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 224 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Gerow in Indianapolis?
Yes. There are 30 orthopedic surgeons in Indianapolis 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. Gerow 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. Gerow's total volume across all insurers at roughly 430 to 530 procedures against the 127 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.
Does Dr. Gerow perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Gerow's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (76 cases), hip replacement (51 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Gerow affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Gerow is affiliated with Franciscan Health Mooresville, New England Baptist Hospital, Iu Health Bloomington Hospital. Dr. Gerow maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Gerow compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Indianapolis?
Among the 30 orthopedic surgeons in Indianapolis, Dr. Gerow ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Gerow is among the highest-volume surgeons in Indianapolis.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Gerow practices?
Franciscan Health Mooresville (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); New England Baptist Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Iu Health Bloomington Hospital (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 Indianapolis, Indiana
Dr. Gerow's 127 Medicare procedures are above the Indianapolis average of 125. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Indianapolis.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. George Vestermark | 162 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joshua Carter | 146 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Meneghini | 123 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Pomeroy | 108 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Patrick Millikan | 105 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Wesley Lackey | 103 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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