Dr. Jeffrey Harris, M.D.
Contact & Location
260-484-8551
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Warsaw, IN 46580
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Dr. Harris performs more knee replacement procedures than 32% of orthopedic surgeons in Indiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #127 of 188 ranked knee surgeons in Indiana.
About Dr. Harris
Practice. Dr. Jeffrey Harris is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The latest annual CMS data records 25 knee replacements. That is #127 in Indiana for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 172 in 2018 and stands at 25 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 25 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Fort Wayne has 25 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 | 68 | 84 |
| 2014 | 57 | 96 |
| 2015 | 62 | 79 |
| 2016 | 73 | 93 |
| 2017 | 68 | 93 |
| 2018 | 71 | 101 |
| 2019 | 51 | 87 |
| 2020 | 50 | 97 |
| 2021 | 55 | 89 |
| 2022 | 31 | 72 |
| 2023 | 42 | 83 |
| 2024 | 0 | 25 |
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. 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. Harris Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Indiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Harris's recorded volume peaked at 172 procedures in 2018 and stood at 25 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. Harris
How does Dr. Harris's procedure volume compare to other Indiana surgeons?
Dr. Harris has performed 25 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. Harris ranks #169 out of 224 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Harris perform?
Dr. Harris's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 25 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Harris in Fort Wayne?
Yes. There are 25 orthopedic surgeons in Fort Wayne 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. Harris 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, which puts Dr. Harris's total volume across all insurers at roughly 90 to 110 procedures against the 25 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. Harris's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Harris's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 172 procedures in 2018 and was 25 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.
How does Dr. Harris compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Fort Wayne?
Among the 25 orthopedic surgeons in Fort Wayne, Dr. Harris ranks #21 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Fort Wayne has 179 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Dr. Harris's 25 Medicare procedures are below the Fort Wayne average of 99. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Fort Wayne.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. William Berghoff | 179 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Paul Manalo | 150 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jonathan Lynch | 108 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Stephen Wright | 81 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Jerald Cooper | 77 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. David Conner | 70 | Knee, Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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