Dr. Nicholas Loafman, D.O
Contact & Location
South Haven, MI 49090
Dr. Nicholas Loafman is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in South Haven, Michigan. A Medicare provider since 2009, Dr. Loafman has completed 14 hip replacements (#117 in Michigan), 13 knee replacements, and 11 shoulder replacements, totaling 38 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Michigan, Dr. Loafman performs below average in hip (14 vs 29 avg), below average in knee (13 vs 34 avg), below average in shoulder (11 vs 28 avg).
Dr. Loafman performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is hip replacements (14 cases), followed by knee replacements (13) and shoulder replacements (11).
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 10 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 17 to 38 in the most recent data, a 124% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Loafman's 14 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. 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Hip Replacement
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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 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 38 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 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.
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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