Dr. Michael MacEroni
Contact & Location
Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
Dr. Michael MacEroni is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Saint Clair Shores, Michigan. A Medicare provider since 2014, Dr. MacEroni has completed 18 hip replacements (#91 in Michigan), 16 knee replacements, and 15 shoulder replacements, totaling 49 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Michigan, Dr. MacEroni performs below average in hip (18 vs 29 avg), below average in knee (16 vs 34 avg), below average in shoulder (15 vs 28 avg).
Dr. MacEroni performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is hip replacements (18 cases), followed by knee replacements (16) and shoulder replacements (15).
Saint Clair Shores is home to 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Saint Clair Shores area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. MacEroni first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. MacEroni's 18 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,532 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. MacEroni Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Michigan state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. MacEroni 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. MacEroni
How does Dr. MacEroni's procedure volume compare to other Michigan surgeons?
Dr. MacEroni has performed 49 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Michigan average of 49 procedures per surgeon. Dr. MacEroni ranks #100 out of 256 orthopedic surgeons in Michigan.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. MacEroni perform?
Dr. MacEroni performs all three major joint replacement procedures: hip replacement (18 cases), knee replacement (16 cases), shoulder replacement (15 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. MacEroni in Saint Clair Shores?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Saint Clair Shores 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. MacEroni 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. MacEroni's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 49 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. MacEroni perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. MacEroni's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (18 cases), knee replacement (16 cases), shoulder replacement (15 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. MacEroni among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. MacEroni affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. MacEroni is affiliated with Henry Ford Health Macomb Hospital, Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital, Henry Ford Health -St John Hospital.
How does Dr. MacEroni compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Saint Clair Shores?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Saint Clair Shores, Dr. MacEroni ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Saint Clair Shores has 197 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. MacEroni practices?
Henry Ford Health Macomb Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Henry Ford Health -St John 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 Saint Clair Shores, Michigan
Dr. MacEroni's 49 Medicare procedures are below the Saint Clair Shores average of 90. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Saint Clair Shores.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Richard Perry | 197 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Andrew Ajluni | 77 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Nicholas Schoch | 73 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Matthew Schramski | 55 | Hip, Knee |
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