Dr. Joseph Stephens, D.O.
Dr. Joseph Stephens is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Batesville, Indiana. A Medicare provider since 2017, Dr. Stephens has performed 31 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#105 in Indiana) and 11 hip replacements, for a combined total of 42 procedures.
In Indiana, Dr. Stephens performs below average in knee (31 vs 44 avg), below average in hip (11 vs 32 avg).
Dr. Stephens's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (31 cases) and hip replacements (11 cases).
Dr. Stephens is the only orthopedic surgeon in Batesville represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Stephens first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Stephens's 31 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Stephens Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Indiana state average.
Contact & Location
Batesville, IN 47006
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Stephens has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Stephens
How does Dr. Stephens's procedure volume compare to other Indiana surgeons?
Dr. Stephens has performed 42 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. Stephens ranks #122 out of 222 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Stephens perform?
Dr. Stephens's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (31 cases) and hip replacement (11 cases).
Where is Dr. Stephens's practice located?
Dr. Stephens practices in Batesville, Indiana. The office is located at 26 Six Pine Ranch Rd, Batesville, IN 47006. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Stephens for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Stephens 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. Stephens's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 42 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Stephens perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Stephens's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (31 cases), hip replacement (11 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Stephens affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Stephens is affiliated with Margaret Mary Health, St Elizabeth Dearborn Hospital, Decatur County Memorial Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Stephens practices?
Margaret Mary Health (1 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); St Elizabeth Dearborn Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Decatur County Memorial Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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