Dr. Jason Ummel, D.O.
Contact & Location
Wabash, IN 46992
Dr. Jason Ummel is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Wabash, Indiana. A Medicare provider since 2015, Dr. Ummel has completed 20 knee replacements (#145 in Indiana), 12 hip replacements, and 12 shoulder replacements, totaling 44 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Indiana, Dr. Ummel performs below average in knee (20 vs 41 avg), below average in hip (12 vs 31 avg), below average in shoulder (12 vs 23 avg).
Dr. Ummel performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (20 cases), followed by hip replacements (12) and shoulder replacements (12).
Dr. Ummel is the only orthopedic surgeon in Wabash represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Ummel first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Ummel's 20 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Ummel Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Indiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Ummel has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Ummel
How does Dr. Ummel's procedure volume compare to other Indiana surgeons?
Dr. Ummel has performed 44 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. Ummel ranks #129 out of 224 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Ummel perform?
Dr. Ummel performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (20 cases), hip replacement (12 cases), shoulder replacement (12 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Where is Dr. Ummel's practice located?
Dr. Ummel practices in Wabash, Indiana. The office is located at 1655 N Cass St, Wabash, IN 46992. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Ummel for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Ummel 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. Ummel's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 44 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Ummel perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Ummel's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (20 cases), hip replacement (12 cases), shoulder replacement (12 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Ummel among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Ummel affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Ummel is affiliated with Parkview Wabash Hospital, Inc, Parkview Logansport Hospital, Inc, Ascension St Vincent Kokomo.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Ummel practices?
Parkview Wabash Hospital, Inc (4 out of 5 CMS stars); Parkview Logansport Hospital, Inc (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Ascension St Vincent Kokomo (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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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