Dr. Paul Schreck, M.D.
Dr. Paul Schreck is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Harper Woods, Michigan. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Schreck has performed 24 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#118 in Michigan) and 11 hip replacements, for a combined total of 35 procedures.
In Michigan, Dr. Schreck performs below average in knee (24 vs 33 avg), below average in hip (11 vs 29 avg).
Dr. Schreck's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (24 cases) and hip replacements (11 cases).
Dr. Schreck is the only orthopedic surgeon in Harper Woods 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. Schreck extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 11 to 35 in the most recent data, a 218% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Schreck's 24 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. Schreck Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Michigan state average.
Contact & Location
Harper Woods, MI 48225
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Schreck's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 218% from 11 procedures in 2013 to 35 in the most recent data.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Schreck
How does Dr. Schreck's procedure volume compare to other Michigan surgeons?
Dr. Schreck has performed 35 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. Schreck ranks #145 out of 272 orthopedic surgeons in Michigan.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Schreck perform?
Dr. Schreck's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (24 cases) and hip replacement (11 cases).
Where is Dr. Schreck's practice located?
Dr. Schreck practices in Harper Woods, Michigan. The office is located at 19701 Vernier Rd, Harper Woods, MI 48225. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Schreck for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Schreck 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. Schreck's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 35 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Schreck's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Schreck's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 11 procedures in 2013 to 35 in the most recent data, a 218% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 35 procedures in 2015.
Does Dr. Schreck perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Schreck's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (24 cases), hip replacement (11 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
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