Contact & Location
574-237-9294
South Bend, IN 46617
Dr. Clark performs more knee replacement procedures than 26% of orthopedic surgeons in Indiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #139 of 188 ranked knee surgeons in Indiana.
About Dr. Clark
Practice. Dr. Ron Clark is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in South Bend, Indiana. The latest annual CMS data records 22 knee replacements. That is #139 in Indiana for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 90 in 2019 and stands at 22 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 22 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. South Bend has 14 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 | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 36 | 15 |
| 2014 | 36 | 0 |
| 2015 | 30 | 0 |
| 2016 | 36 | 0 |
| 2017 | 49 | 13 |
| 2018 | 66 | 12 |
| 2019 | 72 | 18 |
| 2020 | 34 | 0 |
| 2021 | 28 | 0 |
| 2022 | 36 | 12 |
| 2023 | 35 | 0 |
| 2024 | 22 | 0 |
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. 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. Clark Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Indiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Clark's recorded volume peaked at 90 procedures in 2019 and stood at 22 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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. Clark
How does Dr. Clark's procedure volume compare to other Indiana surgeons?
Dr. Clark has performed 22 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Indiana average is 60 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Clark ranks #175 out of 224 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Clark perform?
Dr. Clark's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 22 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Clark in South Bend?
Yes. There are 14 orthopedic surgeons in South Bend 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. Clark 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, which puts Dr. Clark's total volume across all insurers at roughly 80 to 100 procedures against the 22 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. Clark's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Clark's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 90 procedures in 2019 and was 22 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Which hospitals is Dr. Clark affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Clark is affiliated with Yuma Regional Medical Center. Dr. Clark maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Clark compare to other orthopedic surgeons in South Bend?
Among the 14 orthopedic surgeons in South Bend, Dr. Clark ranks #11 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in South Bend has 269 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Clark practices?
Yuma Regional Medical Center (2 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 South Bend, Indiana
Dr. Clark's 22 Medicare procedures are below the South Bend average of 104. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in South Bend.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jeffrey Yergler | 269 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Adam Cien | 140 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Henry Kim | 86 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brian Ratigan | 84 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Gregg Ebersole | 76 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joseph Statz | 54 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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