Dr. Izuchukwu Ibe, M.D.
Contact & Location
412-802-4123
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
Dr. Ibe performs more knee replacement procedures than 15% of orthopedic surgeons in Mississippi, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #49 of 58 ranked knee surgeons in Mississippi.
About Dr. Ibe
Practice. Dr. Izuchukwu Ibe is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Jackson, Mississippi. The latest annual CMS data records 17 knee replacements. That is #49 in Mississippi for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2014.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2022 to 2024, 3 years. Volume peaked at 42 in 2023 and stands at 17 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 17 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Jackson has 16 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Ibe also holds hospital privileges in MS and PA, a practice that extends beyond Mississippi.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 16 | 12 |
| 2023 | 22 | 20 |
| 2024 | 0 | 17 |
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. Ibe Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Mississippi state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Ibe's recorded volume peaked at 42 procedures in 2023 and stood at 17 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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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Medicare Coverage for Joint ReplacementWhat Medicare Part A and Part B cover for joint replacement surgery, including hospital stays, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and physical therapy.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Ibe
How does Dr. Ibe's procedure volume compare to other Mississippi surgeons?
Dr. Ibe has performed 17 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Mississippi average is 69 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Ibe ranks #60 out of 78 orthopedic surgeons in Mississippi.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Ibe perform?
Dr. Ibe's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 17 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Ibe's practice located?
Dr. Ibe's current practice address is in Pittsburgh, PA. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Ibe's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Jackson, Mississippi.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Ibe 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. Ibe's total volume across all insurers at roughly 60 to 70 procedures against the 17 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. Ibe's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Ibe's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 42 procedures in 2023 and was 17 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Which hospitals is Dr. Ibe affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Ibe is affiliated with University Of Mississippi Med Center, Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside, Ummc- Madison. Dr. Ibe maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Ibe compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Jackson?
Among the 16 orthopedic surgeons in Jackson, Dr. Ibe ranks #13 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Jackson has 407 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Ibe practices?
University Of Mississippi Med Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Ummc- Madison (3 out of 5 CMS stars). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Jackson, Mississippi
Dr. Ibe's 17 Medicare procedures are below the Jackson average of 196. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Jackson.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Robert Mehrle | 407 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Trevor Pickering | 258 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeff Almand | 187 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Johnson | 185 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Matthew Young | 184 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jacob Folse | 135 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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