Knee
Dr. Elizabeth Dulaney-Cripe, MD
Dr. Elizabeth Dulaney-Cripe is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Kettering, Ohio. Dr. Dulaney-Cripe has performed 16 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #253 in Ohio.
In Ohio, Dr. Dulaney-Cripe performs below average in knee (16 vs 40 avg).
Dr. Dulaney-Cripe's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 16 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.
Kettering is home to 3 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Kettering area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Dulaney-Cripe first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Dulaney-Cripe's 16 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. Dulaney-Cripe Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Contact & Location
Kettering, OH 45429
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Dulaney-Cripe has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Dulaney-Cripe
How does Dr. Dulaney-Cripe's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Dulaney-Cripe has performed 16 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. Dulaney-Cripe ranks #313 out of 378 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Dulaney-Cripe perform?
Dr. Dulaney-Cripe's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 16 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Dulaney-Cripe in Kettering?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Kettering 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. Dulaney-Cripe 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. Dulaney-Cripe's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 16 procedures shown here.
Which hospitals is Dr. Dulaney-Cripe affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Dulaney-Cripe is affiliated with Kettering Health Dayton, Kettering Health Main Campus, Kettering Health Miamisburg.
How does Dr. Dulaney-Cripe compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Kettering?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Kettering, Dr. Dulaney-Cripe ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Dulaney-Cripe is among the highest-volume surgeons in Kettering.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Dulaney-Cripe practices?
Kettering Health Dayton (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Kettering Health Main Campus (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Kettering Health Miamisburg (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Kettering, Ohio
Dr. Dulaney-Cripe's 16 Medicare procedures are below the Kettering average of 58. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Kettering.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Daniel Dunaway | 87 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Donald Ames | 71 | Knee |
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