Dr. Nicholas Loafman, D.O.
Contact & Location
269-639-2866
South Haven, MI 49090
Dr. Loafman performs more hip replacement procedures than 16% of orthopedic surgeons in Michigan, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #117 of 140 ranked hip surgeons in Michigan.
About Dr. Loafman
Practice. Dr. Nicholas Loafman is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in South Haven, Michigan. The latest annual CMS data records 14 hip replacements, 13 knee replacements, and 11 shoulder replacements, 38 procedures in all. That is #117 in Michigan for hip replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 10 years. Volume rose from 17 procedures a year to 38, up 124%.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 14 procedures is below the national average of 36. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 | 16 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| 2017 | 13 | 15 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 2020 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 16 | 19 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 16 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 20 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 | 13 | 11 |
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, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Loafman Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Michigan state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Loafman's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 10 years, increasing 124% from 17 procedures in 2014 to 38 in the most recent data.
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. Loafman
How does Dr. Loafman's procedure volume compare to other Michigan surgeons?
Dr. Loafman has performed 38 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. Loafman ranks #135 out of 256 orthopedic surgeons in Michigan.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Loafman perform?
Dr. Loafman performs all three major joint replacement procedures: hip replacement (14 cases), knee replacement (13 cases), shoulder replacement (11 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Where is Dr. Loafman's practice located?
Dr. Loafman practices in South Haven, Michigan. The office is located at 955 S Bailey Ave, South Haven, MI 49090. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Loafman for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Loafman 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, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Loafman's total volume across all insurers at roughly 120 to 150 procedures against the 38 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. Loafman's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Loafman's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 17 procedures in 2014 to 38 in the most recent data, a 124% increase over 10 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 38 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Loafman perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Loafman's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (14 cases), knee replacement (13 cases), shoulder replacement (11 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Loafman among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Loafman affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Loafman is affiliated with Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St Joseph Hospi, Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital, Bronson South Haven Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Loafman practices?
Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St Joseph Hospi (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Corewell Health Watervliet Hospital (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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