Dr. Andrew Ames, D.O.
Contact & Location
248-335-2977
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Clarkston, MI 48346
Dr. Ames performs more hip replacement procedures than 94% of orthopedic surgeons in Michigan, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #8 of 140 ranked hip surgeons in Michigan.
About Dr. Ames
Practice. Dr. Andrew Ames is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The latest annual CMS data records 70 hip replacements. That is #8 in Michigan for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2016.
Trend. Dr. Ames first appears in the Medicare data in 2023. With 2 years on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 70 procedures is above the national average of 36.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 26 procedures in 2023 and 70 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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 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. Ames Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Michigan state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Ames 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 Hip Replacement
If you are considering hip replacement surgery, these evidence-based guides can help you prepare and recover:
Understanding the progression from conservative treatments to surgical intervention, and how to determine when hip replacement becomes the right choice.
Questions to Ask Your Surgeon Before Joint ReplacementA practical checklist of questions covering experience, technique, hospital choice, and recovery expectations to discuss during your surgical consultation.
Rehabilitation Roadmap: Your Complete Recovery GuideA structured physical therapy progression from the first post-op exercises through full strength and mobility restoration over 3 to 6 months.
Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after hip replacement surgery:
Individual recovery varies based on overall health, age, and adherence to physical therapy. View full hip replacement recovery guide and product recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Ames
How does Dr. Ames's procedure volume compare to other Michigan surgeons?
Dr. Ames has performed 70 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Michigan average of 49 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Ames ranks #55 out of 256 orthopedic surgeons in Michigan.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Ames perform?
Dr. Ames's reported Medicare volume is focused on hip replacement, with 70 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Ames with hip replacement surgery?
Dr. Ames ranks #8 in Michigan for hip replacement with 70 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 256 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Ames's practice located?
Dr. Ames practices in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The office is located at 44038 Woodward Ave Ste 200, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Ames for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Ames 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Ames's total volume across all insurers at roughly 210 to 280 procedures against the 70 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Ames affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Ames is affiliated with Trinity Health Oakland Hospital, Mclaren Oakland, Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Ames practices?
Trinity Health Oakland Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Mclaren Oakland (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital (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.
Patient Resources & Verification
Research reviews, verify credentials, and check official quality data through these trusted sources:
Medicare Care Compare and NPI Registry are official U.S. government sources. Google reviews reflect user-submitted feedback. OrthoProcedures.com does not verify the accuracy of third-party review content.