Dr. Lucas Harvey, M.D.
Contact & Location
360-736-2889
Centralia, WA 98531
Dr. Harvey performs more hip replacement procedures than 81% of orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #20 of 107 ranked hip surgeons in Minnesota.
About Dr. Harvey
Practice. Dr. Lucas Harvey is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The latest annual CMS data records 32 hip replacements and 30 knee replacements, 62 procedures in all. That is #20 in Minnesota for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2017.
Trend. Dr. Harvey first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 32 procedures is near the national average of 36.
Local context. Saint Paul has 8 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 62 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. 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. Harvey Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Minnesota state average.
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
If you are considering hip replacement surgery, these evidence-based guides can help you prepare and recover:
Understanding the progression from conservative treatments to surgical intervention, and how to determine when hip replacement becomes the right choice.
Questions to Ask Your Surgeon Before Joint ReplacementA practical checklist of questions covering experience, technique, hospital choice, and recovery expectations to discuss during your surgical consultation.
Nutrition and Recovery After Joint ReplacementHow protein intake, anti-inflammatory foods, hydration, and targeted supplements support bone healing and tissue repair after surgery.
Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after hip replacement surgery:
Individual recovery varies based on overall health, age, and adherence to physical therapy. View full hip replacement recovery guide and product recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Harvey
How does Dr. Harvey's procedure volume compare to other Minnesota surgeons?
Dr. Harvey has performed 62 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Minnesota average of 43 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Harvey ranks #40 out of 187 orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Harvey perform?
Dr. Harvey's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (32 cases) and knee replacement (30 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Harvey with hip replacement surgery?
Dr. Harvey ranks #20 in Minnesota for hip replacement with 32 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 187 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Harvey's practice located?
Dr. Harvey's current practice address is in Centralia, WA. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Harvey's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Saint Paul, Minnesota.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Harvey 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, which puts Dr. Harvey's total volume across all insurers at roughly 200 to 260 procedures against the 62 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.
Does Dr. Harvey perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Harvey's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (32 cases), knee replacement (30 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Harvey affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Harvey is affiliated with Providence Centralia Hospital, Providence St Peter Hospital, Arbor Health Morton Hospital, Willapa Harbor Hospital. Dr. Harvey maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Harvey compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Saint Paul?
Among the 8 orthopedic surgeons in Saint Paul, Dr. Harvey ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Harvey is among the highest-volume surgeons in Saint Paul.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Harvey practices?
Providence Centralia Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Providence St Peter Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Saint Paul, Minnesota
Dr. Harvey's 62 Medicare procedures are above the Saint Paul average of 47. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Saint Paul.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Anthony Anderson | 76 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Der-Chen Huang | 64 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Scott Marston | 43 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Chad Myeroff | 31 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Khalid Azzam | 29 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Peter Daly | 25 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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