Dr. Benjamin Szerlip, D.O.
Contact & Location
512-856-1000
Austin, TX 78759
Dr. Szerlip performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 67% of orthopedic surgeons in Ohio, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #33 of 100 ranked shoulder surgeons in Ohio.
About Dr. Szerlip
Practice. Dr. Benjamin Szerlip is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Westerville, Ohio. The latest annual CMS data records 28 shoulder replacements. That is #33 in Ohio for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2011.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2016 to 2024, 9 years. Volume peaked at 54 in 2019 and stands at 28 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 28 procedures is near the national average of 29.
Local context. Westerville has 9 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 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 33 |
| 2017 | 49 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 54 |
| 2020 | 33 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2024 | 28 |
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. Szerlip Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Szerlip's recorded volume peaked at 54 procedures in 2019 and stood at 28 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 Shoulder Replacement
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Recovery Timeline: Week-by-Week ExpectationsA detailed week-by-week guide covering pain levels, mobility milestones, physical therapy progression, and when to expect a return to daily activities.
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Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after shoulder replacement surgery:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Szerlip
How does Dr. Szerlip's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Szerlip has performed 28 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. Szerlip ranks #255 out of 370 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Szerlip perform?
Dr. Szerlip's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 28 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Szerlip's practice located?
Dr. Szerlip's current practice address is in Austin, TX. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Szerlip's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Westerville, Ohio.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Szerlip 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. Szerlip's total volume across all insurers at roughly 80 to 100 procedures against the 28 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. Szerlip's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Szerlip's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 54 procedures in 2019 and was 28 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. Szerlip affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Szerlip is affiliated with Ascension Seton Cedar Park, Ascension Seton Williamson. Dr. Szerlip maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Szerlip compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Westerville?
Among the 9 orthopedic surgeons in Westerville, Dr. Szerlip ranks #7 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Westerville has 134 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Szerlip practices?
Ascension Seton Cedar Park (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Ascension Seton Williamson (4 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Westerville, Ohio
Dr. Szerlip's 28 Medicare procedures are below the Westerville average of 85. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Westerville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Bryan Chambers | 134 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Graham Pallante | 130 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ryan Palmer | 98 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Mark Gittins | 82 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Mark Kolich | 79 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Scott Stephens | 46 | Shoulder |
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