Dr. Anthony Checroun, M.D.
Contact & Location
513-424-7711
Middletown, OH 45042
Dr. Checroun performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 2% of orthopedic surgeons in Ohio, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #98 of 100 ranked shoulder surgeons in Ohio.
About Dr. Checroun
Practice. Dr. Anthony Checroun is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Middletown, Ohio. The latest annual CMS data records 11 shoulder replacements. That is #98 in Ohio for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 11 years. Volume peaked at 26 in 2021 and stands at 11 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 11 procedures is below the national average of 29. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Middletown has 3 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 15 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 11 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Checroun Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Checroun's recorded volume peaked at 26 procedures in 2021 and stood at 11 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Checroun
How does Dr. Checroun's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Checroun has performed 11 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Ohio average is 59 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Checroun ranks #369 out of 370 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Checroun perform?
Dr. Checroun's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 11 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Checroun in Middletown?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Middletown in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all Ohio surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Checroun 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Checroun's total volume across all insurers at roughly 30 to 40 procedures against the 11 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. Checroun's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Checroun's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 26 procedures in 2021 and was 11 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. Checroun affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Checroun is affiliated with Atrium Medical Center, Miami Valley Hospital.
How does Dr. Checroun compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Middletown?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Middletown, Dr. Checroun ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Checroun is among the highest-volume surgeons in Middletown.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Checroun practices?
Atrium Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Miami Valley 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 Middletown, Ohio
Dr. Checroun's 11 Medicare procedures are below the Middletown average of 36. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Middletown.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Richard Davis | 85 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Griesser | 12 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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