Dr. Michael Berend, M.D.
Contact & Location
317-455-1064
Indianapolis, IN 46241
Bloomington, IN 47403
Terre Haute, IN 47802
Dr. Berend performs more knee replacement procedures than 94% of orthopedic surgeons in Indiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #10 of 188 ranked knee surgeons in Indiana.
About Dr. Berend
Practice. Dr. Michael Berend is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Indianapolis, Indiana. The latest annual CMS data records 99 knee replacements. That is #10 in Indiana for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 168 in 2017 and stands at 99 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 99 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Local context. Indianapolis has 30 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 | 44 | 81 |
| 2014 | 48 | 82 |
| 2015 | 42 | 107 |
| 2016 | 0 | 126 |
| 2017 | 0 | 168 |
| 2018 | 0 | 138 |
| 2019 | 0 | 156 |
| 2020 | 0 | 125 |
| 2021 | 0 | 118 |
| 2022 | 0 | 92 |
| 2023 | 0 | 87 |
| 2024 | 0 | 99 |
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. Berend Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Indiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Berend's recorded volume peaked at 168 procedures in 2017 and stood at 99 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. Berend
How does Dr. Berend's procedure volume compare to other Indiana surgeons?
Dr. Berend has performed 99 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Indiana average of 60 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Berend ranks #30 out of 224 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Berend perform?
Dr. Berend's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 99 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Berend with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Berend ranks #10 in Indiana for knee replacement with 99 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 224 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Berend in Indianapolis?
Yes. There are 30 orthopedic surgeons in Indianapolis 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. Berend 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. Berend's total volume across all insurers at roughly 350 to 430 procedures against the 99 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. Berend's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Berend's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 168 procedures in 2017 and was 99 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. Berend affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Berend is affiliated with Indiana University Health, Iu Health Bloomington Hospital, Franciscan Health Mooresville, Good Samaritan Hospital, Sullivan County Community Hospital.
How does Dr. Berend compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Indianapolis?
Among the 30 orthopedic surgeons in Indianapolis, Dr. Berend ranks #8 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Indianapolis has 162 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Berend practices?
Indiana University Health (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Iu Health Bloomington Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Franciscan Health Mooresville (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 Indianapolis, Indiana
Dr. Berend's 99 Medicare procedures are below the Indianapolis average of 124. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Indianapolis.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. George Vestermark | 162 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joshua Carter | 146 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Daniel Gerow | 127 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Meneghini | 123 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Pomeroy | 108 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Patrick Millikan | 105 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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