Dr. Dinesh Thawrani, M.D.
Dr. Dinesh Thawrani is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Thawrani has performed 17 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#251 in Ohio) and 11 hip replacements, for a combined total of 28 procedures.
In Ohio, Dr. Thawrani performs below average in knee (17 vs 40 avg), below average in hip (11 vs 31 avg).
Dr. Thawrani's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (17 cases) and hip replacements (11 cases).
Cincinnati is home to 42 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Cincinnati area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Thawrani first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Thawrani's 17 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Thawrani Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Contact & Location
Cincinnati, OH 45248
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Thawrani
How does Dr. Thawrani's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Thawrani has performed 28 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Ohio average is 57 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Thawrani ranks #256 out of 378 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Thawrani perform?
Dr. Thawrani's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (17 cases) and hip replacement (11 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Thawrani in Cincinnati?
Yes. There are 42 orthopedic surgeons in Cincinnati 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. Thawrani 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. Thawrani's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 28 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Thawrani perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Thawrani's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (17 cases), hip replacement (11 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Thawrani affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Thawrani is affiliated with Christ Hospital.
How does Dr. Thawrani compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Cincinnati?
Among the 42 orthopedic surgeons in Cincinnati, Dr. Thawrani ranks #32 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Cincinnati has 292 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Thawrani practices?
Christ Hospital (5 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 Cincinnati, Ohio
Dr. Thawrani's 28 Medicare procedures are below the Cincinnati average of 159. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Cincinnati.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Michael Swank | 292 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Haleem Chaudhary | 195 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Patrick Kirk | 169 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Suresh Nayak | 145 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jonathon Spanyer | 144 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Edward Lim | 138 | Hip, Knee |
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