Dr. Jeffrey Been, MD
Dr. Jeffrey Been is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. Been has completed 93 knee replacements (#12 in Kentucky), 46 hip replacements, and 22 shoulder replacements, totaling 161 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Kentucky, Dr. Been performs well above average in knee (93 vs 44 avg), above average in hip (46 vs 33 avg), below average in shoulder (22 vs 31 avg).
Dr. Been performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (93 cases), followed by hip replacements (46) and shoulder replacements (22).
Elizabethtown is home to 3 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Elizabethtown area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Been extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 123 to 161 in the most recent data, a 31% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Been's 93 verified procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
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. Been Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Kentucky state average.
Contact & Location
Elizabethtown, KY 42701
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Been's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 31% from 123 procedures in 2013 to 161 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Been
How does Dr. Been's procedure volume compare to other Kentucky surgeons?
Dr. Been has performed 161 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Kentucky average of 61 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Been ranks #10 out of 128 orthopedic surgeons in Kentucky.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Been perform?
Dr. Been performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (93 cases), hip replacement (46 cases), shoulder replacement (22 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
How experienced is Dr. Been with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Been ranks #12 in Kentucky for knee replacement with 93 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 128 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Been in Elizabethtown?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Elizabethtown 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. Been 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. Been's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 161 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Been's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Been's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 123 procedures in 2013 to 161 in the most recent data, a 31% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 161 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Been perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Been's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (93 cases), hip replacement (46 cases), shoulder replacement (22 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Been among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Been affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Been is affiliated with Baptist Health Hardin, Taylor Regional Hospital.
How does Dr. Been compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Elizabethtown?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Elizabethtown, Dr. Been ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Been has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Been practices?
Baptist Health Hardin (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Taylor Regional Hospital (2 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 Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Dr. Been's 161 Medicare procedures are above the Elizabethtown average of 115. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Elizabethtown.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Marcis Craig | 112 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. John Blankenship | 71 | Knee, Shoulder |
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