Dr. Craig Bierer, D.O.
Contact & Location
Oxford, OH 45056
Dr. Craig Bierer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Oxford, Ohio. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Bierer has completed 25 knee replacements (#182 in Ohio), 17 hip replacements, and 11 shoulder replacements, totaling 53 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Ohio, Dr. Bierer performs below average in knee (25 vs 41 avg), below average in hip (17 vs 32 avg), below average in shoulder (11 vs 29 avg).
Dr. Bierer performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (25 cases), followed by hip replacements (17) and shoulder replacements (11).
Dr. Bierer is the only orthopedic surgeon in Oxford represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area. Dr. Bierer also maintains hospital privileges in OH and IN, indicating a regional practice that extends beyond Ohio.
Medicare records for Dr. Bierer extend back to 2016, covering 9 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 17 to 53 in the most recent data, a 212% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Bierer's 25 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. Bierer Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Bierer's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 212% from 17 procedures in 2016 to 53 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. Bierer
How does Dr. Bierer's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Bierer has performed 53 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Ohio average of 59 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Bierer ranks #157 out of 370 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Bierer perform?
Dr. Bierer performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (25 cases), hip replacement (17 cases), shoulder replacement (11 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Where is Dr. Bierer's practice located?
Dr. Bierer practices in Oxford, Ohio. The office is located at 10 N Locust St, Oxford, OH 45056. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Bierer for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Bierer 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. Bierer's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 53 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Bierer's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Bierer's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 17 procedures in 2016 to 53 in the most recent data, a 212% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 53 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Bierer perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Bierer's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (25 cases), hip replacement (17 cases), shoulder replacement (11 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Bierer among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Bierer affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Bierer is affiliated with Mccullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital, Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital, Reid Health, Kettering Health Dayton. Dr. Bierer maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Bierer practices?
Mccullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Reid Health (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.
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