Dr. Phillip Penny, D.O.
Contact & Location
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Dr. Phillip Penny is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Fort Wayne, Indiana. A Medicare provider since 2012, Dr. Penny has completed 26 knee replacements (#124 in Indiana), 26 hip replacements, and 16 shoulder replacements, totaling 68 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Indiana, Dr. Penny performs below average in knee (26 vs 41 avg), near average in hip (26 vs 31 avg), below average in shoulder (16 vs 23 avg).
Dr. Penny performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (26 cases), followed by hip replacements (26) and shoulder replacements (16).
Fort Wayne is home to 25 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Fort Wayne area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Penny extend back to 2018, covering 7 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 11 to 68 in the most recent data, a 518% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Penny's 26 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,532 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Penny Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Indiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Penny's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 7 years, increasing 518% from 11 procedures in 2018 to 68 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Penny
How does Dr. Penny's procedure volume compare to other Indiana surgeons?
Dr. Penny has performed 68 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Indiana average of 60 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Penny ranks #69 out of 224 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Penny perform?
Dr. Penny performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (26 cases), hip replacement (26 cases), shoulder replacement (16 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Penny 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. Penny 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. Penny's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 68 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Penny's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Penny's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 11 procedures in 2018 to 68 in the most recent data, a 518% increase over 7 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 78 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Penny perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Penny's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (26 cases), hip replacement (26 cases), shoulder replacement (16 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Penny among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Penny affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Penny is affiliated with The Orthopaedic Hospital Of Lutheran Health Networ, Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital.
How does Dr. Penny compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Fort Wayne?
Among the 25 orthopedic surgeons in Fort Wayne, Dr. Penny ranks #8 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. Penny practices?
The Orthopaedic Hospital Of Lutheran Health Networ (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Lutheran Kosciusko 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 Fort Wayne, Indiana
Dr. Penny's 68 Medicare procedures are below the Fort Wayne average of 105. 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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