Dr. Benjamin Harper, M.D.
Contact & Location
810-844-7785
Brighton, MI 48114
Dr. Harper performs more knee replacement procedures than 25% of orthopedic surgeons in Michigan, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #151 of 202 ranked knee surgeons in Michigan.
About Dr. Harper
Practice. Dr. Benjamin Harper is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Brighton, Michigan. The latest annual CMS data records 18 knee replacements and 12 hip replacements, 30 procedures in all. That is #151 in Michigan for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 10 years. Volume has held between 17 and 49 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 18 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 13 | 15 |
| 2015 | 19 | 24 |
| 2016 | 15 | 18 |
| 2017 | 14 | 25 |
| 2018 | 15 | 19 |
| 2019 | 12 | 18 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 17 | 0 |
| 2022 | 22 | 27 |
| 2023 | 12 | 15 |
| 2024 | 12 | 18 |
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. Harper Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Michigan state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Harper's procedure volume has been consistent across 10 years of Medicare data, ranging from 17 to 49 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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. Harper
How does Dr. Harper's procedure volume compare to other Michigan surgeons?
Dr. Harper has performed 30 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Michigan average is 49 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Harper ranks #157 out of 256 orthopedic surgeons in Michigan.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Harper perform?
Dr. Harper's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (18 cases) and hip replacement (12 cases).
Where is Dr. Harper's practice located?
Dr. Harper practices in Brighton, Michigan. The office is located at 2305 Genoa Business Park Dr Ste 120, Brighton, MI 48114. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Harper for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Harper 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. Harper's total volume across all insurers at roughly 100 to 130 procedures against the 30 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. Harper's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Harper's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 10 years of Medicare data, ranging from 17 to 49 procedures per year between 2014 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Does Dr. Harper perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Harper's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (18 cases), hip replacement (12 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Harper affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Harper is affiliated with Trinity Health Livingston Hospital, Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Harper practices?
Trinity Health Livingston Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital (4 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.
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