Contact & Location
219-795-3360
Merrillville, IN 46410
Dr. Andrews performs more knee replacement procedures than 72% of orthopedic surgeons in Indiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #51 of 188 ranked knee surgeons in Indiana.
About Dr. Andrews
Practice. Dr. Scott Andrews is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Merrillville, Indiana. The latest annual CMS data records 48 knee replacements, 39 hip replacements, and 11 shoulder replacements, 98 procedures in all. That is #51 in Indiana for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume has held between 84 and 121 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 48 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Merrillville has 2 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 | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 37 | 75 | 0 |
| 2014 | 43 | 68 | 0 |
| 2015 | 36 | 55 | 0 |
| 2016 | 40 | 72 | 0 |
| 2017 | 38 | 59 | 0 |
| 2018 | 65 | 55 | 0 |
| 2019 | 58 | 51 | 12 |
| 2020 | 48 | 49 | 0 |
| 2021 | 37 | 46 | 12 |
| 2022 | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 2023 | 36 | 47 | 15 |
| 2024 | 39 | 48 | 11 |
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, 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Andrews Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Indiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Andrews's procedure volume has been consistent across 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 84 to 121 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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. Andrews
How does Dr. Andrews's procedure volume compare to other Indiana surgeons?
Dr. Andrews has performed 98 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Indiana average of 60 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Andrews ranks #32 out of 224 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Andrews perform?
Dr. Andrews performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (48 cases), hip replacement (39 cases), shoulder replacement (11 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Andrews in Merrillville?
Yes. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons in Merrillville 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. Andrews 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Andrews's total volume across all insurers at roughly 320 to 400 procedures against the 98 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. Andrews's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Andrews's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 84 to 121 procedures per year between 2013 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Does Dr. Andrews perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Andrews's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (48 cases), hip replacement (39 cases), shoulder replacement (11 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Andrews among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Andrews affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Andrews is affiliated with St Mary Medical Center Inc, Community Hospital, Methodist Hospitals Inc, Franciscan Health Dyer, Franciscan Health Crown Point.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Andrews practices?
St Mary Medical Center Inc (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Community Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Methodist Hospitals Inc (1 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 Merrillville, Indiana
Dr. Andrews's 98 Medicare procedures are above the Merrillville average of 61. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Merrillville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kenneth Ham | 23 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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