Dr. Cornel Van Gorp, MD
Contact & Location
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
Dr. Cornel Van Gorp is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Dr. Van Gorp has performed 21 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #208 in Ohio.
In Ohio, Dr. Van Gorp performs below average in knee (21 vs 41 avg).
Dr. Van Gorp's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 21 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Dr. Van Gorp is the only orthopedic surgeon in Upper Sandusky represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Van Gorp extend back to 2015, covering 8 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 14 to 21 in the most recent data, a 50% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Van Gorp's 21 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Van Gorp Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Van Gorp's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 8 years, increasing 50% from 14 procedures in 2015 to 21 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Van Gorp
How does Dr. Van Gorp's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Van Gorp has performed 21 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. Van Gorp ranks #282 out of 370 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Van Gorp perform?
Dr. Van Gorp's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 21 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Van Gorp's practice located?
Dr. Van Gorp practices in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. The office is located at 885 N Sandusky Ave, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Van Gorp for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Van Gorp represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Van Gorp's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 21 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Van Gorp's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Van Gorp's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 14 procedures in 2015 to 21 in the most recent data, a 50% increase over 8 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 27 procedures in 2019.
Which hospitals is Dr. Van Gorp affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Van Gorp is affiliated with Union Hospital, Mercy Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Van Gorp practices?
Union Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Mercy Medical Center (2 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.
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