Dr. Eric Erb
Dr. Eric Erb is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Granville, Ohio. Dr. Erb has performed 48 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#83 in Ohio) and 26 hip replacements, for a combined total of 74 procedures.
In Ohio, Dr. Erb performs above average in knee (48 vs 40 avg), near average in hip (26 vs 31 avg).
Dr. Erb's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (48 cases) and hip replacements (26 cases).
Dr. Erb is the only orthopedic surgeon in Granville represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Erb first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Erb's 48 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
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. Erb Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Contact & Location
Granville, OH 43023
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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Erb
How does Dr. Erb's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Erb has performed 74 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Ohio average of 57 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Erb ranks #99 out of 378 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Erb perform?
Dr. Erb's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (48 cases) and hip replacement (26 cases).
Where is Dr. Erb's practice located?
Dr. Erb practices in Granville, Ohio. The office is located at 2750 Newark Granville Rd, Granville, OH 43023. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Erb for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Erb 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. Erb's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 74 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Erb perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Erb's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (48 cases), hip replacement (26 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Erb affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Erb is affiliated with Mount Carmel New Albany Surgical Hospital, Licking Memorial Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Erb practices?
Mount Carmel New Albany Surgical Hospital (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Licking Memorial Hospital (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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