Dr. Craig Assenmacher, MD
Contact & Location
419-690-8811
Oregon, OH 43616
Dr. Assenmacher performs more knee replacement procedures than 66% of orthopedic surgeons in Ohio, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #101 of 305 ranked knee surgeons in Ohio.
About Dr. Assenmacher
Dr. Craig Assenmacher is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Oregon, Ohio. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Assenmacher completed 41 knee replacements (#101 in Ohio), 18 hip replacements, and 15 shoulder replacements in the latest annual CMS data, totaling 74 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Ohio, Dr. Assenmacher performs near the state average in knee (41 vs 41), below the state average in hip (18 vs 32), below the state average in shoulder (15 vs 29).
Dr. Assenmacher performs all three major joint replacement procedures (hip, knee, and shoulder), indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (41 cases), followed by hip replacements (18) and shoulder replacements (15).
Oregon is home to 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Oregon area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Assenmacher extend back to 2014, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 29 to 74 in the most recent data, a 155% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Assenmacher's 41 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 15 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 16 | 25 | 0 |
| 2016 | 18 | 33 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 30 | 0 |
| 2018 | 20 | 23 | 0 |
| 2019 | 22 | 35 | 0 |
| 2020 | 17 | 41 | 0 |
| 2021 | 25 | 37 | 0 |
| 2022 | 21 | 55 | 13 |
| 2023 | 26 | 38 | 13 |
| 2024 | 18 | 41 | 15 |
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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 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. Assenmacher Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Assenmacher's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 155% from 29 procedures in 2014 to 74 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Assenmacher
How does Dr. Assenmacher's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Assenmacher has performed 74 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Ohio average of 59 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Assenmacher ranks #104 out of 370 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Assenmacher perform?
Dr. Assenmacher performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (41 cases), hip replacement (18 cases), shoulder replacement (15 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Assenmacher in Oregon?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Oregon 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. Assenmacher 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Assenmacher's total volume across all insurers at roughly 240 to 300 procedures against the 74 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. Assenmacher's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Assenmacher's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 29 procedures in 2014 to 74 in the most recent data, a 155% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 89 procedures in 2022.
Does Dr. Assenmacher perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Assenmacher's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (41 cases), hip replacement (18 cases), shoulder replacement (15 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Assenmacher among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Assenmacher affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Assenmacher is affiliated with Toledo Hospital The, Bay Park Community Hospital, Mercy Health St Vincent Medical Center, Fulton County Health Center, Magruder Hospital.
How does Dr. Assenmacher compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Oregon?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Oregon, Dr. Assenmacher ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Assenmacher is among the highest-volume surgeons in Oregon.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Assenmacher practices?
Toledo Hospital The (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Bay Park Community Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Mercy Health St Vincent Medical Center (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 Oregon, Ohio
Dr. Assenmacher's 74 Medicare procedures are above the Oregon average of 65. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Oregon.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Joseph Assenmacher | 130 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Bradley Morse | 60 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Benjamin Assenmacher | 44 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Enesi Momoh | 16 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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