Dr. Michael Kralovec, M.D.
Contact & Location
219-921-1444
Crown Point, IN 46307
Schererville, IN 46375
Chesterton, IN 46304
Dr. Kralovec performs more knee replacement procedures than 86% of orthopedic surgeons in Indiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #25 of 188 ranked knee surgeons in Indiana.
About Dr. Kralovec
Practice. Dr. Michael Kralovec is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Crown Point, Indiana. The latest annual CMS data records 65 knee replacements and 46 hip replacements, 111 procedures in all. That is #25 in Indiana for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2011.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2016 to 2024, 9 years. Volume rose from 12 procedures a year to 111, up 825%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 65 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Crown Point has 6 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 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 12 |
| 2017 | 15 | 25 |
| 2018 | 27 | 24 |
| 2019 | 48 | 46 |
| 2020 | 60 | 43 |
| 2021 | 59 | 84 |
| 2022 | 60 | 81 |
| 2023 | 56 | 91 |
| 2024 | 46 | 65 |
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. Kralovec Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Indiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Kralovec's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 825% from 12 procedures in 2016 to 111 in the most recent data.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Kralovec
How does Dr. Kralovec's procedure volume compare to other Indiana surgeons?
Dr. Kralovec has performed 111 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Indiana average of 60 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Kralovec ranks #22 out of 224 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Kralovec perform?
Dr. Kralovec's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (65 cases) and hip replacement (46 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Kralovec in Crown Point?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in Crown Point 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. Kralovec 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. Kralovec's total volume across all insurers at roughly 370 to 470 procedures against the 111 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. Kralovec's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Kralovec's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 12 procedures in 2016 to 111 in the most recent data, a 825% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 147 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Kralovec perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Kralovec's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (65 cases), hip replacement (46 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. Kralovec compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Crown Point?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in Crown Point, Dr. Kralovec ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Kralovec has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Crown Point, Indiana
Dr. Kralovec's 111 Medicare procedures are above the Crown Point average of 47. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Crown Point.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ryan Plank | 58 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. John Guzzo | 38 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Justin Colanese | 37 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Daniel Li | 21 | Knee |
| Dr. Jennifer Bayer | 19 | Knee |
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