Dr. Nicholas Loafman, D.O
Dr. Nicholas Loafman is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in South Haven, Michigan. A Medicare provider since 2009, Dr. Loafman has performed 20 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#144 in Michigan) and 14 hip replacements, for a combined total of 34 procedures.
In Michigan, Dr. Loafman performs below average in knee (20 vs 33 avg), below average in hip (14 vs 29 avg).
Dr. Loafman's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (20 cases) and hip replacements (14 cases).
Dr. Loafman is the only orthopedic surgeon in South Haven represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Loafman extend back to 2014, covering 9 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 17 to 34 in the most recent data, a 100% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Loafman's 20 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Loafman Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Michigan state average.
Contact & Location
South Haven, MI 49090
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Loafman's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 100% from 17 procedures in 2014 to 34 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 34 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Michigan average is 48 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Loafman ranks #151 out of 272 orthopedic surgeons in Michigan.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Loafman perform?
Dr. Loafman's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (20 cases) and hip replacement (14 cases).
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 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. Loafman's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 34 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Loafman's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Loafman's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 17 procedures in 2014 to 34 in the most recent data, a 100% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 35 procedures in 2021.
Does Dr. Loafman perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Loafman's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (20 cases), hip replacement (14 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
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.
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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