Dr. John Fritch, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. John Fritch is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Edgewood, Kentucky. In 2023, Dr. Fritch performed 24 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#30 in Kentucky) and 23 knee replacements (#69 in Kentucky), for a combined total of 47 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Hip Replacement
24 verified cases
#30 in Kentucky
Knee Replacement
23 verified cases
#69 in Kentucky

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Fritch

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Recommended Script:

"Dr. Fritch, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 859-301-2663
560 S Loop Rd
Edgewood, KY 41017
NPI: 1679960843
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 11 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available
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.