Dr. Nicholas Arnold, M.D.
Contact & Location
260-436-8686
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Dr. Arnold performs more knee replacement procedures than 53% of orthopedic surgeons in Indiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #88 of 188 ranked knee surgeons in Indiana.
About Dr. Arnold
Practice. Dr. Nicholas Arnold is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The latest annual CMS data records 35 knee replacements and 26 hip replacements, 61 procedures in all. That is #88 in Indiana for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2016.
Trend. Dr. Arnold first appears in the Medicare data in 2023. With 2 years on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 35 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Fort Wayne has 25 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 20 procedures in 2023 and 61 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. Arnold Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Indiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Arnold has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Arnold
How does Dr. Arnold's procedure volume compare to other Indiana surgeons?
Dr. Arnold has performed 61 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Indiana average of 60 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Arnold ranks #92 out of 224 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Arnold perform?
Dr. Arnold's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (35 cases) and hip replacement (26 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Arnold in Fort Wayne?
Yes. There are 25 orthopedic surgeons in Fort Wayne 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. Arnold 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. Arnold's total volume across all insurers at roughly 200 to 260 procedures against the 61 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.
Does Dr. Arnold perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Arnold's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (35 cases), hip replacement (26 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Arnold affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Arnold is affiliated with The Orthopaedic Hospital Of Lutheran Health Networ, Cameron Health, Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana, Adams Memorial Hospital, Marion General Hospital.
How does Dr. Arnold compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Fort Wayne?
Among the 25 orthopedic surgeons in Fort Wayne, Dr. Arnold ranks #11 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Fort Wayne has 179 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Arnold practices?
The Orthopaedic Hospital Of Lutheran Health Networ (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Cameron Health (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Lutheran Hospital Of Indiana (2 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 Fort Wayne, Indiana
Dr. Arnold's 61 Medicare procedures are below the Fort Wayne average of 104. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Fort Wayne.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. William Berghoff | 179 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Paul Manalo | 150 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jonathan Lynch | 108 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Stephen Wright | 81 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Jerald Cooper | 77 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. David Conner | 70 | Knee, Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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