Dr. Gregory Vrabec, M.D.
Contact & Location
330-344-1980
Akron, OH 44302
Dr. Vrabec performs more knee replacement procedures than 2% of orthopedic surgeons in Ohio, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #296 of 305 ranked knee surgeons in Ohio.
About Dr. Vrabec
Practice. Dr. Gregory Vrabec is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Akron, Ohio. The latest annual CMS data records 11 knee replacements. That is #296 in Ohio for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 50 in 2016 and stands at 11 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 11 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Akron has 13 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 | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 18 | 20 |
| 2014 | 24 | 20 |
| 2015 | 27 | 17 |
| 2016 | 29 | 21 |
| 2017 | 15 | 0 |
| 2018 | 18 | 12 |
| 2019 | 19 | 18 |
| 2020 | 0 | 14 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 |
| 2022 | 16 | 16 |
| 2023 | 16 | 20 |
| 2024 | 0 | 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. 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. Vrabec Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Vrabec's recorded volume peaked at 50 procedures in 2016 and stood at 11 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Vrabec
How does Dr. Vrabec's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Vrabec has performed 11 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. Vrabec ranks #361 out of 370 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Vrabec perform?
Dr. Vrabec's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 11 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Vrabec in Akron?
Yes. There are 13 orthopedic surgeons in Akron 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. Vrabec 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. Vrabec's total volume across all insurers at roughly 40 to 50 procedures against the 11 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. Vrabec's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Vrabec's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 50 procedures in 2016 and was 11 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Which hospitals is Dr. Vrabec affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Vrabec is affiliated with Akron General Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic.
How does Dr. Vrabec compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Akron?
Among the 13 orthopedic surgeons in Akron, Dr. Vrabec ranks #13 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Akron has 155 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Vrabec practices?
Akron General Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Cleveland Clinic (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 Akron, Ohio
Dr. Vrabec's 11 Medicare procedures are below the Akron average of 80. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Akron.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Phillip Lewandowski | 155 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ian Gradisar | 100 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Curtis Noel | 95 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Kiel Pfefferle | 86 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ryan Combs | 64 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jonathan Streit | 50 | Shoulder |
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