Dr. Kyle Ritter, M.D.
Contact & Location
317-718-4676
Danville, IN 46122
Dr. Ritter performs more knee replacement procedures than 42% of orthopedic surgeons in Indiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #108 of 188 ranked knee surgeons in Indiana.
About Dr. Ritter
Practice. Dr. Kyle Ritter is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Danville, Indiana. The latest annual CMS data records 29 knee replacements and 22 shoulder replacements, 51 procedures in all. That is #108 in Indiana for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 13 procedures a year to 51, up 292%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 29 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Danville has 3 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 | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 13 | 0 |
| 2014 | 21 | 0 |
| 2015 | 17 | 0 |
| 2016 | 32 | 0 |
| 2017 | 28 | 0 |
| 2018 | 27 | 0 |
| 2019 | 27 | 0 |
| 2020 | 26 | 0 |
| 2021 | 36 | 11 |
| 2022 | 49 | 19 |
| 2023 | 51 | 12 |
| 2024 | 29 | 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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 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. Ritter Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Indiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Ritter's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 292% from 13 procedures in 2013 to 51 in the most recent data.
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. Ritter
How does Dr. Ritter's procedure volume compare to other Indiana surgeons?
Dr. Ritter has performed 51 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Indiana average of 60 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Ritter ranks #114 out of 224 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Ritter perform?
Dr. Ritter's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (29 cases) and shoulder replacement (22 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Ritter in Danville?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Danville 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. Ritter 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Ritter's total volume across all insurers at roughly 160 to 200 procedures against the 51 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. Ritter's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Ritter's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 13 procedures in 2013 to 51 in the most recent data, a 292% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 68 procedures in 2022.
Does Dr. Ritter perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Ritter's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (29 cases), shoulder replacement (22 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Ritter affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Ritter is affiliated with Hendricks Regional Health.
How does Dr. Ritter compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Danville?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Danville, Dr. Ritter ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Ritter is among the highest-volume surgeons in Danville.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Ritter practices?
Hendricks Regional Health (5 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 Danville, Indiana
Dr. Ritter's 51 Medicare procedures are below the Danville average of 86. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Danville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Brad Prather | 144 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Chad Waits | 62 | Knee, Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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