Knee
Dr. David Coats, MD
Dr. David Coats is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Decatur, Indiana. A Medicare provider since 2007, Dr. Coats has performed 19 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #150 in Indiana.
In Indiana, Dr. Coats performs below average in knee (19 vs 44 avg).
Dr. Coats's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 19 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Dr. Coats is the only orthopedic surgeon in Decatur represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Coats extend back to 2014, covering 6 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 12 to 19 in the most recent data, a 58% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Coats's 19 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. Coats Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Indiana state average.
Contact & Location
Decatur, IN 46733
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Coats's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 6 years, increasing 58% from 12 procedures in 2014 to 19 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. Coats
How does Dr. Coats's procedure volume compare to other Indiana surgeons?
Dr. Coats has performed 19 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. Coats ranks #177 out of 222 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Coats perform?
Dr. Coats's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 19 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Coats's practice located?
Dr. Coats practices in Decatur, Indiana. The office is located at 1100 Mercer Ave, Decatur, IN 46733. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Coats for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Coats 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. Coats's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 19 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Coats's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Coats's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 12 procedures in 2014 to 19 in the most recent data, a 58% increase over 6 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 19 procedures in 2023.
Which hospitals is Dr. Coats affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Coats is affiliated with Adams Memorial Hospital, Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana, Parkview Regional Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Coats practices?
Adams Memorial Hospital (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Parkview Regional Medical Center (3 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.
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