Dr. Jody Jachna, M.D.
Contact & Location
636-332-8455
Saint Charles, MO 63301
Bridgeton, MO 63044
Dr. Jachna performs more knee replacement procedures than 34% of orthopedic surgeons in Missouri, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #109 of 166 ranked knee surgeons in Missouri.
About Dr. Jachna
Practice. Dr. Jody Jachna is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Saint Charles, Missouri. The latest annual CMS data records 23 knee replacements. That is #109 in Missouri for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2015 to 2024, 9 years. Volume rose from 18 procedures a year to 23, up 28%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 23 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2022 | 26 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2024 | 23 |
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 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. Jachna Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Missouri state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Jachna's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 28% from 18 procedures in 2015 to 23 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 Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Jachna
How does Dr. Jachna's procedure volume compare to other Missouri surgeons?
Dr. Jachna has performed 23 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Missouri average is 59 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Jachna ranks #152 out of 204 orthopedic surgeons in Missouri.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Jachna perform?
Dr. Jachna's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 23 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Jachna's practice located?
Dr. Jachna practices in Saint Charles, Missouri. The office is located at 400 1st Capitol Dr Ste 100, Saint Charles, MO 63301. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Jachna for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Jachna 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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Jachna's total volume across all insurers at roughly 80 to 100 procedures against the 23 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.
Has Dr. Jachna's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Jachna's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 18 procedures in 2015 to 23 in the most recent data, a 28% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 30 procedures in 2021.
Which hospitals is Dr. Jachna affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Jachna is affiliated with Ssm Health St Joseph Hospital-St Charles, Ssm Health Depaul Hospital St Louis, Ssm Health St Joseph Hospital-Lake Saint Louis.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Jachna practices?
Ssm Health St Joseph Hospital-St Charles (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Ssm Health Depaul Hospital St Louis (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Ssm Health St Joseph Hospital-Lake Saint Louis (3 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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