Dr. Ryan Nixon, M.D.
Contact & Location
Greenwood, IN 46142
Dr. Ryan Nixon is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Greenwood, Indiana. A Medicare provider since 2015, Dr. Nixon has performed 19 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#153 in Indiana) and 17 shoulder replacements, for a combined total of 36 procedures.
In Indiana, Dr. Nixon performs below average in knee (19 vs 41 avg), below average in shoulder (17 vs 23 avg).
Dr. Nixon's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (19 cases) and shoulder replacements (17 cases).
Greenwood is home to 8 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Greenwood area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Nixon first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Nixon's 19 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 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. Nixon Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Indiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Nixon has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Nixon
How does Dr. Nixon's procedure volume compare to other Indiana surgeons?
Dr. Nixon has performed 36 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. Nixon ranks #145 out of 224 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Nixon perform?
Dr. Nixon's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (19 cases) and shoulder replacement (17 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Nixon in Greenwood?
Yes. There are 8 orthopedic surgeons in Greenwood 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. Nixon 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. Nixon's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 36 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Nixon perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Nixon's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (19 cases), shoulder replacement (17 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Nixon affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Nixon is affiliated with Franciscan Health Mooresville, Franciscan Health Indianapolis, Franciscan Health Orthopedic Hospital Carmel.
How does Dr. Nixon compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Greenwood?
Among the 8 orthopedic surgeons in Greenwood, Dr. Nixon ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Greenwood has 80 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Nixon practices?
Franciscan Health Mooresville (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Franciscan Health Indianapolis (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Franciscan Health Orthopedic Hospital Carmel (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 Greenwood, Indiana
Dr. Nixon's 36 Medicare procedures are below the Greenwood average of 42. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Greenwood.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Benjamin Justice | 80 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Eric Monesmith | 68 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Gregory Slabaugh | 43 | Knee |
| Dr. Mitchell Beckert | 38 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Matthew Lavery | 17 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Kevin Becker | 15 | Knee |
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