Dr. Philip Huang, D.O.
Contact & Location
317-575-2700
Carmel, IN 46032
Indianapolis, IN 46278
Dr. Huang performs more knee replacement procedures than 82% of orthopedic surgeons in Indiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #33 of 188 ranked knee surgeons in Indiana.
About Dr. Huang
Practice. Dr. Philip Huang is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Carmel, Indiana. The latest annual CMS data records 58 knee replacements and 33 hip replacements, 91 procedures in all. That is #33 in Indiana for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2012.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2017 to 2024, 8 years. Volume rose from 50 procedures a year to 91, up 82%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 58 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Carmel has 13 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 | 0 |
| 2017 | 20 | 30 |
| 2018 | 25 | 43 |
| 2019 | 12 | 18 |
| 2020 | 13 | 15 |
| 2021 | 15 | 25 |
| 2022 | 14 | 64 |
| 2023 | 13 | 28 |
| 2024 | 33 | 58 |
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. Huang Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Indiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Huang's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 8 years, increasing 82% from 50 procedures in 2017 to 91 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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Huang
How does Dr. Huang's procedure volume compare to other Indiana surgeons?
Dr. Huang has performed 91 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Indiana average of 60 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Huang ranks #39 out of 224 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Huang perform?
Dr. Huang's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (58 cases) and hip replacement (33 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Huang in Carmel?
Yes. There are 13 orthopedic surgeons in Carmel 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. Huang 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. Huang's total volume across all insurers at roughly 310 to 380 procedures against the 91 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. Huang's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Huang's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 50 procedures in 2017 to 91 in the most recent data, a 82% increase over 8 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 91 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Huang perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Huang's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (58 cases), hip replacement (33 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Huang affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Huang is affiliated with Orthoindy Hospital, Ascension St Vincent Carmel, Ascension St Vincent Kokomo, Ascension St Vincent Hospital, Indiana University Health.
How does Dr. Huang compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Carmel?
Among the 13 orthopedic surgeons in Carmel, Dr. Huang ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Carmel has 241 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Huang practices?
Orthoindy Hospital (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Ascension St Vincent Carmel (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Ascension St Vincent Kokomo (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 Carmel, Indiana
Dr. Huang's 91 Medicare procedures are below the Carmel average of 130. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Carmel.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. John Hur | 241 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joseph Maratt | 189 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kevin Condict | 163 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Lucian Warth | 86 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Malinzak | 78 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Bender | 64 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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