Knee
Dr. Russell Meldrum, MD
Dr. Russell Meldrum is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lafayette, Indiana. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Meldrum has performed 12 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #182 in Indiana.
In Indiana, Dr. Meldrum performs below average in knee (12 vs 44 avg).
Dr. Meldrum's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 12 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Lafayette is home to 10 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Lafayette area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Meldrum first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2017. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Meldrum's 12 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Meldrum Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Indiana state average.
Contact & Location
Lafayette, IN 47905
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Meldrum has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2017. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Meldrum
How does Dr. Meldrum's procedure volume compare to other Indiana surgeons?
Dr. Meldrum has performed 12 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. Meldrum ranks #212 out of 222 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Meldrum perform?
Dr. Meldrum's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 12 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Meldrum in Lafayette?
Yes. There are 10 orthopedic surgeons in Lafayette 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. Meldrum 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. Meldrum's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 12 procedures shown here.
How does Dr. Meldrum compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Lafayette?
Among the 10 orthopedic surgeons in Lafayette, Dr. Meldrum ranks #9 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Lafayette has 207 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Lafayette, Indiana
Dr. Meldrum's 12 Medicare procedures are below the Lafayette average of 65. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Lafayette.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Daniel Daluga | 207 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Joel Virkler | 71 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Highhouse | 68 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Peter Seymour | 36 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Mark Page | 33 | Knee |
| Dr. Joseph Hubbard | 31 | Knee |
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