Dr. Nikhil Pandhi, D.O.
Contact & Location
219-933-7930
Munster, IN 46321
East Chicago, IN 46312
Dr. Pandhi performs more knee replacement procedures than 54% of orthopedic surgeons in Indiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #86 of 188 ranked knee surgeons in Indiana.
About Dr. Pandhi
Practice. Dr. Nikhil Pandhi is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Munster, Indiana. The latest annual CMS data records 36 knee replacements and 17 hip replacements, 53 procedures in all. That is #86 in Indiana for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2016 to 2024, 8 years. Volume rose from 19 procedures a year to 53, up 179%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 36 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Munster has 9 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Pandhi also holds hospital privileges in IN and IL, a practice that extends beyond Indiana.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 19 |
| 2017 | 0 | 17 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 12 | 24 |
| 2020 | 16 | 28 |
| 2021 | 0 | 18 |
| 2022 | 17 | 31 |
| 2023 | 19 | 34 |
| 2024 | 17 | 36 |
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. Pandhi Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Indiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Pandhi's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 8 years, increasing 179% from 19 procedures in 2016 to 53 in the most recent data.
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. Pandhi
How does Dr. Pandhi's procedure volume compare to other Indiana surgeons?
Dr. Pandhi has performed 53 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Indiana average of 60 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Pandhi ranks #108 out of 224 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Pandhi perform?
Dr. Pandhi's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (36 cases) and hip replacement (17 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Pandhi in Munster?
Yes. There are 9 orthopedic surgeons in Munster 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. Pandhi 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. Pandhi's total volume across all insurers at roughly 180 to 220 procedures against the 53 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. Pandhi's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Pandhi's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 19 procedures in 2016 to 53 in the most recent data, a 179% increase over 8 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 53 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Pandhi perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Pandhi's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (36 cases), hip replacement (17 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Pandhi affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Pandhi is affiliated with Franciscan Health Munster, Franciscan Health Dyer, Community Hospital, Olympia Fields Hospital, Franciscan Health Crown Point. Dr. Pandhi maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Pandhi compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Munster?
Among the 9 orthopedic surgeons in Munster, Dr. Pandhi ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Munster has 121 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Pandhi practices?
Franciscan Health Munster (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Franciscan Health Dyer (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Community Hospital (3 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 Munster, Indiana
Dr. Pandhi's 53 Medicare procedures are below the Munster average of 74. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Munster.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jonathan Edgington | 121 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Gregory McComis | 120 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Knesek | 76 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Daniel Woods | 65 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey Tioco | 43 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Sunil Dedhia | 41 | Knee, Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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