Dr. Edward Hellman, M.D.
Contact & Location
317-802-2000
Indianapolis, IN 46278
Dr. Hellman performs more knee replacement procedures than 51% of orthopedic surgeons in Indiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #91 of 188 ranked knee surgeons in Indiana.
About Dr. Hellman
Practice. Dr. Edward Hellman is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Indianapolis, Indiana. The latest annual CMS data records 34 knee replacements and 17 hip replacements, 51 procedures in all. That is #91 in Indiana for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 117 in 2013 and stands at 51 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 34 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
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.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 42 | 75 |
| 2014 | 27 | 56 |
| 2015 | 18 | 58 |
| 2016 | 24 | 62 |
| 2017 | 39 | 68 |
| 2018 | 26 | 68 |
| 2019 | 26 | 64 |
| 2020 | 27 | 47 |
| 2021 | 21 | 53 |
| 2022 | 13 | 56 |
| 2023 | 27 | 59 |
| 2024 | 17 | 34 |
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. Hellman Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Indiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Hellman's recorded volume peaked at 117 procedures in 2013 and stood at 51 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Hellman
How does Dr. Hellman's procedure volume compare to other Indiana surgeons?
Dr. Hellman has performed 51 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Indiana average of 60 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Hellman ranks #112 out of 224 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Hellman perform?
Dr. Hellman's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (34 cases) and hip replacement (17 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Hellman 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. Hellman 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. Hellman's total volume across all insurers at roughly 170 to 220 procedures against the 51 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. Hellman's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Hellman's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 117 procedures in 2013 and was 51 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Does Dr. Hellman perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Hellman's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (34 cases), hip replacement (17 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. Hellman compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Indianapolis?
Among the 30 orthopedic surgeons in Indianapolis, Dr. Hellman ranks #18 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Indianapolis has 162 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Indianapolis, Indiana
Dr. Hellman's 51 Medicare procedures are below the Indianapolis average of 117. 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. Daniel Gerow | 127 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Meneghini | 123 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Pomeroy | 108 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Patrick Millikan | 105 | Hip, Knee |
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