Dr. Paul Perry, M.D.
Contact & Location
812-477-1558
Evansville, IN 47715
Dr. Perry performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 97% of orthopedic surgeons in Indiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #2 of 69 ranked shoulder surgeons in Indiana.
About Dr. Perry
Practice. Dr. Paul Perry is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Evansville, Indiana. The latest annual CMS data records 71 shoulder replacements. That is #2 in Indiana for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 36 procedures a year to 71, up 97%.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 71 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 29. That is #113 nationally.
Local context. Evansville has 9 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Perry also holds hospital privileges in IN and IL, a practice that extends beyond Indiana.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 36 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 41 |
| 2016 | 32 |
| 2017 | 49 |
| 2018 | 50 |
| 2019 | 49 |
| 2020 | 83 |
| 2021 | 63 |
| 2022 | 65 |
| 2023 | 81 |
| 2024 | 71 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Perry Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Indiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Perry's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 97% from 36 procedures in 2013 to 71 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 Shoulder Replacement
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Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Perry
How does Dr. Perry's procedure volume compare to other Indiana surgeons?
Dr. Perry has performed 71 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Indiana average of 60 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Perry ranks #64 out of 224 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Perry perform?
Dr. Perry's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 71 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Perry with shoulder replacement surgery?
Dr. Perry ranks #2 in Indiana for shoulder replacement with 71 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 224 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Perry in Evansville?
Yes. There are 9 orthopedic surgeons in Evansville 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. Perry 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Perry's total volume across all insurers at roughly 190 to 240 procedures against the 71 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. Perry's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Perry's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 36 procedures in 2013 to 71 in the most recent data, a 97% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 83 procedures in 2020.
Which hospitals is Dr. Perry affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Perry is affiliated with Ascension St Vincent Evansville, Deaconess Hospital Inc, Daviess Community Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Wabash General Hospital. Dr. Perry maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Perry compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Evansville?
Among the 9 orthopedic surgeons in Evansville, Dr. Perry ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Perry is among the highest-volume surgeons in Evansville.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Perry practices?
Ascension St Vincent Evansville (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Deaconess Hospital Inc (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Daviess Community Hospital (3 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 Evansville, Indiana
Dr. Perry's 71 Medicare procedures are below the Evansville average of 87. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Evansville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Michael Boyd | 199 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Peter Knoll | 169 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeana Lee | 65 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Andrew Saltzman | 45 | Knee |
| Dr. Timothy Hamby | 32 | Knee |
| Dr. James Heinrich | 26 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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