Dr. Jeffery Soldatis, M.D.
Contact & Location
317-575-2700
Carmel, IN 46032
Dr. Soldatis performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 63% of orthopedic surgeons in Indiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #25 of 69 ranked shoulder surgeons in Indiana.
About Dr. Soldatis
Practice. Dr. Jeffery Soldatis is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Carmel, Indiana. The latest annual CMS data records 22 shoulder replacements. That is #25 in Indiana for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 48 in 2018 and stands at 22 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 22 procedures is below the national average of 29. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Carmel has 13 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 | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 32 |
| 2014 | 29 |
| 2015 | 46 |
| 2016 | 38 |
| 2017 | 35 |
| 2018 | 48 |
| 2019 | 45 |
| 2020 | 31 |
| 2021 | 37 |
| 2022 | 26 |
| 2023 | 19 |
| 2024 | 22 |
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 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. Soldatis Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Indiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Soldatis's recorded volume peaked at 48 procedures in 2018 and stood at 22 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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 Shoulder Replacement
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Rehabilitation Roadmap: Your Complete Recovery GuideA structured physical therapy progression from the first post-op exercises through full strength and mobility restoration over 3 to 6 months.
Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Soldatis
How does Dr. Soldatis's procedure volume compare to other Indiana surgeons?
Dr. Soldatis has performed 22 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. Soldatis ranks #176 out of 224 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Soldatis perform?
Dr. Soldatis's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 22 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Soldatis in Carmel?
Yes. There are 13 orthopedic surgeons in Carmel 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. Soldatis 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Soldatis's total volume across all insurers at roughly 60 to 80 procedures against the 22 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. Soldatis's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Soldatis's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 48 procedures in 2018 and was 22 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Soldatis affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Soldatis is affiliated with Orthoindy Hospital, Ascension St Vincent Carmel, Ascension St Vincent Hospital, Indiana University Health.
How does Dr. Soldatis compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Carmel?
Among the 13 orthopedic surgeons in Carmel, Dr. Soldatis ranks #12 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Carmel has 241 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Soldatis practices?
Orthoindy Hospital (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Ascension St Vincent Carmel (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Ascension St Vincent 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 Carmel, Indiana
Dr. Soldatis's 22 Medicare procedures are below the Carmel average of 124. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Carmel.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. John Hur | 241 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joseph Maratt | 189 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kevin Condict | 163 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Philip Huang | 91 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Lucian Warth | 86 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Malinzak | 78 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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