Dr. James Ohliger, M.D.
Contact & Location
440-329-2800
Sheffield, OH 44054
Akron, OH 44310
Dr. Ohliger performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 13% of orthopedic surgeons in Ohio, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #87 of 100 ranked shoulder surgeons in Ohio.
About Dr. Ohliger
Practice. Dr. James Ohliger is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Sheffield, Ohio. The latest annual CMS data records 13 shoulder replacements. That is #87 in Ohio for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2016.
Trend. Dr. Ohliger first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 13 procedures is below the national average of 29. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 13 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Ohliger Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
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 Shoulder Replacement
If you are considering shoulder replacement surgery, these evidence-based guides can help you prepare and recover:
Evidence-based exercises and lifestyle adjustments that can improve surgical outcomes and speed recovery when started weeks before your procedure.
Nutrition and Recovery After Joint ReplacementHow protein intake, anti-inflammatory foods, hydration, and targeted supplements support bone healing and tissue repair after surgery.
Medicare Bundled Payment Programs for Joint ReplacementHow bundled payment models affect your joint replacement costs and care coordination, and what it means for hospital and surgeon selection.
Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after shoulder replacement surgery:
Individual recovery varies based on overall health, age, and adherence to physical therapy. View full shoulder replacement recovery guide and product recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Ohliger
How does Dr. Ohliger's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Ohliger has performed 13 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. Ohliger ranks #344 out of 370 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Ohliger perform?
Dr. Ohliger's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 13 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Ohliger's practice located?
Dr. Ohliger practices in Sheffield, Ohio. The office is located at 5001 Transportation Dr, Sheffield, OH 44054. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Ohliger for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Ohliger 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Ohliger's total volume across all insurers at roughly 40 to 40 procedures against the 13 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Ohliger affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Ohliger is affiliated with University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center, Uh Cleveland Medical Center, Uh St John Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Ohliger practices?
University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Uh Cleveland Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Uh St John Medical Center (4 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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