Dr. Nathan Polley, MD
Dr. Nathan Polley is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Madison, Indiana. A Medicare provider since 2011, Dr. Polley has completed 50 knee replacements (#55 in Indiana), 25 hip replacements, and 14 shoulder replacements, totaling 89 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Indiana, Dr. Polley performs near average in knee (50 vs 44 avg), below average in hip (25 vs 32 avg), below average in shoulder (14 vs 23 avg).
Dr. Polley performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (50 cases), followed by hip replacements (25) and shoulder replacements (14).
Dr. Polley is the only orthopedic surgeon in Madison represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area. Dr. Polley also maintains hospital privileges in IN and KY, indicating a regional practice that extends beyond Indiana.
Dr. Polley's Medicare record spans 5 years from 2019 through 2023. Procedure volume has remained consistent during that period, ranging from 77 to 90 procedures per year, reflecting a steady joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Polley's 50 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
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. Polley Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Indiana state average.
Contact & Location
Madison, IN 47250
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Polley's procedure volume has been consistent across 5 years of Medicare data, ranging from 77 to 90 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Polley
How does Dr. Polley's procedure volume compare to other Indiana surgeons?
Dr. Polley has performed 89 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Indiana average of 60 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Polley ranks #47 out of 222 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Polley perform?
Dr. Polley performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (50 cases), hip replacement (25 cases), shoulder replacement (14 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Where is Dr. Polley's practice located?
Dr. Polley practices in Madison, Indiana. The office is located at 1373 E State Road 62 Ste 2a, Madison, IN 47250. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Polley for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Polley 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. Polley's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 89 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Polley's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Polley's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 5 years of Medicare data, ranging from 77 to 90 procedures per year between 2019 and 2023. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Does Dr. Polley perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Polley's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (50 cases), hip replacement (25 cases), shoulder replacement (14 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Polley among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Polley affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Polley is affiliated with Norton-King'S Daughters' Health, Carroll County Memorial Hospital, St Elizabeth Dearborn Hospital, Norton Scott Hospital, Norton Hospital / Norton Healthcare Pavilion / Nor. Dr. Polley maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Polley practices?
Norton-King'S Daughters' Health (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); St Elizabeth Dearborn Hospital (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.
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