Dr. Paul Aschmetat, DO
Contact & Location
Marshall, MI 49068
Dr. Paul Aschmetat is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Marshall, Michigan. Dr. Aschmetat has performed 13 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#189 in Michigan) and 11 hip replacements, for a combined total of 24 procedures.
In Michigan, Dr. Aschmetat performs below average in knee (13 vs 34 avg), below average in hip (11 vs 29 avg).
Dr. Aschmetat's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (13 cases) and hip replacements (11 cases).
Dr. Aschmetat is the only orthopedic surgeon in Marshall represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Aschmetat first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Aschmetat's 13 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 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. Aschmetat Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Michigan state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Aschmetat 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Aschmetat
How does Dr. Aschmetat's procedure volume compare to other Michigan surgeons?
Dr. Aschmetat has performed 24 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. Aschmetat ranks #180 out of 256 orthopedic surgeons in Michigan.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Aschmetat perform?
Dr. Aschmetat's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (13 cases) and hip replacement (11 cases).
Where is Dr. Aschmetat's practice located?
Dr. Aschmetat practices in Marshall, Michigan. The office is located at 203 Winston Dr, Marshall, MI 49068. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Aschmetat for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Aschmetat 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. Aschmetat's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 24 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Aschmetat perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Aschmetat's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (13 cases), hip replacement (11 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Aschmetat affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Aschmetat is affiliated with Oaklawn Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Aschmetat practices?
Oaklawn Hospital (4 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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