Dr. Ethan Ruhland, DO
Dr. Ethan Ruhland is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lansing, Michigan. A Medicare provider since 2017, Dr. Ruhland has performed 34 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#38 in Michigan) and 28 knee replacements, for a combined total of 62 procedures.
In Michigan, Dr. Ruhland performs near average in hip (34 vs 29 avg), near average in knee (28 vs 33 avg).
Dr. Ruhland's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (34 cases) and knee replacements (28 cases).
Lansing is home to 11 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Lansing area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Ruhland first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 4,526 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Ruhland's 34 verified procedures is near the national average of 36.
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. Ruhland Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Michigan state average.
Contact & Location
Lansing, MI 48911
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Ruhland has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Ruhland
How does Dr. Ruhland's procedure volume compare to other Michigan surgeons?
Dr. Ruhland has performed 62 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Michigan average of 48 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Ruhland ranks #68 out of 272 orthopedic surgeons in Michigan.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Ruhland perform?
Dr. Ruhland's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (34 cases) and knee replacement (28 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Ruhland in Lansing?
Yes. There are 11 orthopedic surgeons in Lansing 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 Michigan surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Ruhland 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. Ruhland's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 62 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Ruhland perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Ruhland's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (34 cases), knee replacement (28 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Ruhland affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Ruhland is affiliated with Mclaren Greater Lansing, University Of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing.
How does Dr. Ruhland compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Lansing?
Among the 11 orthopedic surgeons in Lansing, Dr. Ruhland ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Lansing has 122 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Ruhland practices?
Mclaren Greater Lansing (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); University Of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing (3 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 Lansing, Michigan
Dr. Ruhland's 62 Medicare procedures are below the Lansing average of 74. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Lansing.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jason Cochran | 122 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Mesko | 102 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Daniel Mesko | 83 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Charles Taunt | 83 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Patrick Noud | 40 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Meredith Heisey | 27 | Shoulder |
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