Dr. Michael Highhouse, M.D.
Contact & Location
765-447-4165
Lafayette, IN 47905
Dr. Highhouse performs more knee replacement procedures than 69% of orthopedic surgeons in Indiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #57 of 188 ranked knee surgeons in Indiana.
About Dr. Highhouse
Practice. Dr. Michael Highhouse is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lafayette, Indiana. The latest annual CMS data records 46 knee replacements and 11 hip replacements, 57 procedures in all. That is #57 in Indiana for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume has held between 37 and 68 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 46 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Lafayette has 10 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 | 14 | 39 |
| 2014 | 20 | 25 |
| 2015 | 16 | 25 |
| 2016 | 13 | 35 |
| 2017 | 17 | 21 |
| 2018 | 12 | 25 |
| 2019 | 16 | 34 |
| 2020 | 18 | 30 |
| 2021 | 18 | 42 |
| 2022 | 16 | 41 |
| 2023 | 27 | 41 |
| 2024 | 11 | 46 |
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. Highhouse Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Indiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Highhouse's procedure volume has been consistent across 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 37 to 68 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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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Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Highhouse
How does Dr. Highhouse's procedure volume compare to other Indiana surgeons?
Dr. Highhouse has performed 57 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Indiana average of 60 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Highhouse ranks #98 out of 224 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Highhouse perform?
Dr. Highhouse's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (46 cases) and hip replacement (11 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Highhouse in Lafayette?
Yes. There are 10 orthopedic surgeons in Lafayette 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. Highhouse 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. Highhouse's total volume across all insurers at roughly 200 to 240 procedures against the 57 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. Highhouse's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Highhouse's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 37 to 68 procedures per year between 2013 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Does Dr. Highhouse perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Highhouse's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (46 cases), hip replacement (11 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Highhouse affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Highhouse is affiliated with Franciscan Health Lafayette, Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc, Franciscan Health Crawfordsville.
How does Dr. Highhouse compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Lafayette?
Among the 10 orthopedic surgeons in Lafayette, Dr. Highhouse ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Highhouse is among the highest-volume surgeons in Lafayette.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Highhouse practices?
Franciscan Health Lafayette (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Franciscan Health Crawfordsville (4 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Lafayette, Indiana
Dr. Highhouse's 57 Medicare procedures are below the Lafayette average of 69. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Lafayette.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Daniel Daluga | 192 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Joel Virkler | 90 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Peter Seymour | 47 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Mark Page | 42 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joseph Hubbard | 31 | Knee |
| Dr. Paul Rodenhouse | 24 | Knee, Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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