Dr. Stephen Wright, M.D.
Contact & Location
260-484-8551
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Warsaw, IN 46580
Dr. Wright performs more knee replacement procedures than 76% of orthopedic surgeons in Indiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #44 of 188 ranked knee surgeons in Indiana.
About Dr. Wright
Practice. Dr. Stephen Wright is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The latest annual CMS data records 51 knee replacements and 30 shoulder replacements, 81 procedures in all. That is #44 in Indiana for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 53 procedures a year to 81, up 53%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 51 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Fort Wayne has 25 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Wright also holds hospital privileges in IN and OH, a practice that extends beyond Indiana.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 37 | 16 |
| 2014 | 37 | 25 |
| 2015 | 29 | 32 |
| 2016 | 33 | 30 |
| 2017 | 25 | 33 |
| 2018 | 41 | 31 |
| 2019 | 28 | 26 |
| 2020 | 20 | 27 |
| 2021 | 27 | 50 |
| 2022 | 31 | 44 |
| 2023 | 41 | 35 |
| 2024 | 51 | 30 |
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, 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. Wright Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Indiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Wright's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 53% from 53 procedures in 2013 to 81 in the most recent data.
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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Wright
How does Dr. Wright's procedure volume compare to other Indiana surgeons?
Dr. Wright has performed 81 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Indiana average of 60 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Wright ranks #50 out of 224 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Wright perform?
Dr. Wright's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (51 cases) and shoulder replacement (30 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Wright in Fort Wayne?
Yes. There are 25 orthopedic surgeons in Fort Wayne 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. Wright 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Wright's total volume across all insurers at roughly 260 to 330 procedures against the 81 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. Wright's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Wright's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 53 procedures in 2013 to 81 in the most recent data, a 53% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 81 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Wright perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Wright's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (51 cases), shoulder replacement (30 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Wright affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Wright is affiliated with Orthopaedic Hospital At Parkview North Llc, Parkview Whitley Hospital, Parkview Regional Medical Center, Adams Memorial Hospital, Van Wert County Hospital. Dr. Wright maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Wright compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Fort Wayne?
Among the 25 orthopedic surgeons in Fort Wayne, Dr. Wright ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Fort Wayne has 179 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Wright practices?
Orthopaedic Hospital At Parkview North Llc (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Parkview Regional Medical Center (3 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 Fort Wayne, Indiana
Dr. Wright's 81 Medicare procedures are below the Fort Wayne average of 105. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Fort Wayne.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. William Berghoff | 179 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Paul Manalo | 150 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jonathan Lynch | 108 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jerald Cooper | 77 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. David Conner | 70 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Christopher Johnson | 68 | Hip |
Patient Resources & Verification
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