Dr. Craig Bierer, D.O.
Contact & Location
513-523-2663
Oxford, OH 45056
Dr. Bierer performs more knee replacement procedures than 40% of orthopedic surgeons in Ohio, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #182 of 305 ranked knee surgeons in Ohio.
About Dr. Bierer
Practice. Dr. Craig Bierer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Oxford, Ohio. The latest annual CMS data records 25 knee replacements, 17 hip replacements, and 11 shoulder replacements, 53 procedures in all. That is #182 in Ohio for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2016 to 2024, 9 years. Volume rose from 17 procedures a year to 53, up 212%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 25 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Dr. Bierer practices across state lines. Dr. Bierer also holds hospital privileges in OH and IN, a practice that extends beyond Ohio.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| 2018 | 11 | 22 | 0 |
| 2019 | 17 | 23 | 0 |
| 2020 | 12 | 18 | 0 |
| 2021 | 14 | 19 | 0 |
| 2022 | 20 | 24 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| 2024 | 17 | 25 | 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 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. 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 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. Bierer's total volume across all insurers at roughly 170 to 210 procedures against the 53 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. 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, Kettering Health Dayton, Reid Health, Fort Hamilton Hughes Memorial Hospital. 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); Kettering Health Dayton (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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