Dr. Jonathan Surdam, M.D.
Contact & Location
812-333-2663
Bloomington, IN 47403
Dr. Surdam performs more knee replacement procedures than 89% of orthopedic surgeons in Indiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #19 of 188 ranked knee surgeons in Indiana.
About Dr. Surdam
Practice. Dr. Jonathan Surdam is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bloomington, Indiana. The latest annual CMS data records 75 knee replacements and 25 hip replacements, 100 procedures in all. That is #19 in Indiana for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 144 in 2013 and stands at 100 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 75 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Bloomington has 4 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 | 29 | 115 |
| 2014 | 29 | 97 |
| 2015 | 22 | 105 |
| 2016 | 27 | 96 |
| 2017 | 23 | 101 |
| 2018 | 34 | 97 |
| 2019 | 28 | 91 |
| 2020 | 21 | 62 |
| 2021 | 14 | 77 |
| 2022 | 23 | 78 |
| 2023 | 37 | 75 |
| 2024 | 25 | 75 |
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. Surdam Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Indiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Surdam's recorded volume peaked at 144 procedures in 2013 and stood at 100 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 Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Surdam
How does Dr. Surdam's procedure volume compare to other Indiana surgeons?
Dr. Surdam has performed 100 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Indiana average of 60 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Surdam ranks #29 out of 224 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Surdam perform?
Dr. Surdam's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (75 cases) and hip replacement (25 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Surdam with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Surdam ranks #19 in Indiana for knee replacement with 75 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 224 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Surdam in Bloomington?
Yes. There are 4 orthopedic surgeons in Bloomington 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. Surdam 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. Surdam's total volume across all insurers at roughly 340 to 430 procedures against the 100 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. Surdam's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Surdam's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 144 procedures in 2013 and was 100 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. Surdam perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Surdam's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (75 cases), hip replacement (25 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Surdam affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Surdam is affiliated with Iu Health Bloomington Hospital, Indiana University Health Paoli Hospital, Indiana University Health.
How does Dr. Surdam compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Bloomington?
Among the 4 orthopedic surgeons in Bloomington, Dr. Surdam ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Surdam has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Surdam practices?
Iu Health Bloomington Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Indiana University Health (2 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 Bloomington, Indiana
Dr. Surdam's 100 Medicare procedures are above the Bloomington average of 83. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Bloomington.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Brandon Hood | 92 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Licini | 90 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Timothy Steiner | 51 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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