Dr. Thomas Mathews, M.D.
Contact & Location
765-521-7385
New Castle, IN 47362
Dr. Mathews performs more knee replacement procedures than 60% of orthopedic surgeons in Indiana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #75 of 188 ranked knee surgeons in Indiana.
About Dr. Mathews
Practice. Dr. Thomas Mathews is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in New Castle, Indiana. The latest annual CMS data records 41 knee replacements and 14 hip replacements, 55 procedures in all. That is #75 in Indiana for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 42 procedures a year to 55, up 31%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 41 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. New Castle has 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 13 | 29 |
| 2014 | 13 | 19 |
| 2015 | 12 | 35 |
| 2016 | 12 | 24 |
| 2017 | 13 | 31 |
| 2018 | 11 | 34 |
| 2019 | 0 | 47 |
| 2020 | 11 | 32 |
| 2021 | 16 | 28 |
| 2022 | 19 | 35 |
| 2023 | 0 | 42 |
| 2024 | 14 | 41 |
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. 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. Mathews Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Indiana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Mathews's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 31% from 42 procedures in 2013 to 55 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Mathews
How does Dr. Mathews's procedure volume compare to other Indiana surgeons?
Dr. Mathews has performed 55 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Indiana average of 60 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Mathews ranks #101 out of 224 orthopedic surgeons in Indiana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Mathews perform?
Dr. Mathews's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (41 cases) and hip replacement (14 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Mathews in New Castle?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in New Castle 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. Mathews 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, which puts Dr. Mathews's total volume across all insurers at roughly 190 to 230 procedures against the 55 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. Mathews's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Mathews's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 42 procedures in 2013 to 55 in the most recent data, a 31% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 55 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Mathews perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Mathews's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (41 cases), hip replacement (14 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Mathews affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Mathews is affiliated with Henry County Memorial Hospital, Reid Health.
How does Dr. Mathews compare to other orthopedic surgeons in New Castle?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in New Castle, Dr. Mathews ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Mathews is among the highest-volume surgeons in New Castle.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Mathews practices?
Henry County Memorial Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Reid Health (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in New Castle, Indiana
Dr. Mathews's 55 Medicare procedures are below the New Castle average of 74. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in New Castle.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Lindsey Rolston | 158 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kyle Siewert | 86 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Clayton Strong | 44 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Damion Harris | 27 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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