Dr. Stephen Fern, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Stephen Fern is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Terre Haute, Indiana. In 2023, Dr. Fern performed 101 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#9 in Indiana) and 52 hip replacements (#19 in Indiana), for a combined total of 153 procedures. This places Dr. Fern among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Indiana.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
101 verified cases
#9 in Indiana
Hip Replacement
52 verified cases
#19 in Indiana

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Fern

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (153 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Fern, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 812-242-3005
1725 N 5th St
Terre Haute, IN 47804
NPI: 1386852077
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 19 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

Other Top Indiana Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr. Jeffrey Yergler - South Bend 292 procedures
Dr. Anthony Czaplicki - Newburgh 210 procedures
Dr. Daniel Daluga - Lafayette 207 procedures
Dr. Michael Boyd - Evansville 205 procedures

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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