Dr. Elizabeth Dulaney-Cripe, M.D.
Contact & Location
937-433-5309
Kettering, OH 45429
Dr. Dulaney-Cripe performs more knee replacement procedures than 32% of orthopedic surgeons in Ohio, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #206 of 305 ranked knee surgeons in Ohio.
About Dr. Dulaney-Cripe
Practice. Dr. Elizabeth Dulaney-Cripe is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Kettering, Ohio. The latest annual CMS data records 21 knee replacements. That is #206 in Ohio for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2009.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2022 to 2024, 3 years. Volume rose from 14 procedures a year to 21, up 50%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 21 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Kettering has 3 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 21 |
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. 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. Dulaney-Cripe Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Dulaney-Cripe's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 3 years, increasing 50% from 14 procedures in 2022 to 21 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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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 21 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Ohio average is 59 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Dulaney-Cripe ranks #280 out of 370 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 21 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 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, which puts Dr. Dulaney-Cripe's total volume across all insurers at roughly 80 to 90 procedures against the 21 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. Dulaney-Cripe's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Dulaney-Cripe's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 14 procedures in 2022 to 21 in the most recent data, a 50% increase over 3 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 21 procedures in 2024.
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, Soin Medical Center.
How does Dr. Dulaney-Cripe compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Kettering?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Kettering, Dr. Dulaney-Cripe ranks #2 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 21 Medicare procedures are below the Kettering average of 36. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Kettering.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Daniel Dunaway | 74 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Aram Donigian | 12 | Knee |
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