Dr. Evan Rhea, M.D.
Contact & Location
Louisville, KY 40223
Dr. Evan Rhea is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Louisville, Kentucky. A Medicare provider since 2016, Dr. Rhea has performed 35 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#41 in Kentucky) and 21 hip replacements, for a combined total of 56 procedures.
In Kentucky, Dr. Rhea performs near average in knee (35 vs 42 avg), below average in hip (21 vs 35 avg).
Dr. Rhea's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (35 cases) and hip replacements (21 cases).
Louisville is home to 40 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Louisville area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Rhea first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Rhea's 35 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. Rhea Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Kentucky state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Rhea 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Rhea
How does Dr. Rhea's procedure volume compare to other Kentucky surgeons?
Dr. Rhea has performed 56 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Kentucky average of 61 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Rhea ranks #50 out of 128 orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Rhea perform?
Dr. Rhea's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (35 cases) and hip replacement (21 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Rhea in Louisville?
Yes. There are 40 orthopedic surgeons in Louisville 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 Kentucky surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Rhea 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. Rhea's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 56 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Rhea perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Rhea's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (35 cases), hip replacement (21 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Rhea affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Rhea is affiliated with Norton Hospital / Norton Healthcare Pavilion / Nor.
How does Dr. Rhea compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Louisville?
Among the 40 orthopedic surgeons in Louisville, Dr. Rhea ranks #17 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Louisville has 323 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Rhea practices?
Norton Hospital / Norton Healthcare Pavilion / Nor (2 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 Louisville, Kentucky
Dr. Rhea's 56 Medicare procedures are below the Louisville average of 215. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Louisville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jonathan Yerasimides | 323 | Hip |
| Dr. Reid Brown | 300 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Richard Sweet | 276 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joseph Greene | 215 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Goodin | 190 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ryan Krupp | 144 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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