Dr. James Miller, D.O.
Dr. James Miller is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Miller has performed 19 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#232 in Ohio) and 19 hip replacements, for a combined total of 38 procedures.
In Ohio, Dr. Miller performs below average in knee (19 vs 40 avg), below average in hip (19 vs 31 avg).
Dr. Miller's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (19 cases) and hip replacements (19 cases).
Columbus is home to 15 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Columbus area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Miller first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Miller's 19 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,526 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. Miller Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Contact & Location
Columbus, OH 43215
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Miller 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. Miller
How does Dr. Miller's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Miller has performed 38 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. Miller ranks #207 out of 378 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Miller perform?
Dr. Miller's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (19 cases) and hip replacement (19 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Miller in Columbus?
Yes. There are 15 orthopedic surgeons in Columbus 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. Miller 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. Miller's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 38 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Miller perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Miller's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (19 cases), hip replacement (19 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Miller affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Miller is affiliated with Dublin Methodist Hospital.
How does Dr. Miller compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Columbus?
Among the 15 orthopedic surgeons in Columbus, Dr. Miller ranks #10 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Columbus has 115 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Miller practices?
Dublin Methodist Hospital (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 Columbus, Ohio
Dr. Miller's 38 Medicare procedures are below the Columbus average of 65. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Columbus.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Graham Pallante | 115 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Nicholas Greco | 77 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Lance Maynard | 61 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Douglas Chonko | 55 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Julie Bishop | 55 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Jeffrey Reeves | 54 | Hip, Knee |
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