Knee
Dr. James Pantelakis, M.D.
Dr. James Pantelakis is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Poland, Ohio. Dr. Pantelakis has performed 20 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #224 in Ohio.
In Ohio, Dr. Pantelakis performs below average in knee (20 vs 40 avg).
Dr. Pantelakis's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 20 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Dr. Pantelakis is the only orthopedic surgeon in Poland represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Pantelakis extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 13 to 20 in the most recent data, a 54% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Pantelakis's 20 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 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. Pantelakis Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Contact & Location
Poland, OH 44514
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Pantelakis's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 54% from 13 procedures in 2013 to 20 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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Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Pantelakis
How does Dr. Pantelakis's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Pantelakis has performed 20 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. Pantelakis ranks #289 out of 378 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Pantelakis perform?
Dr. Pantelakis's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 20 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Pantelakis's practice located?
Dr. Pantelakis practices in Poland, Ohio. The office is located at 6615 Clingan Rd, Poland, OH 44514. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Pantelakis for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Pantelakis 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. Pantelakis's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 20 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Pantelakis's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Pantelakis's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 13 procedures in 2013 to 20 in the most recent data, a 54% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 20 procedures in 2016.
Which hospitals is Dr. Pantelakis affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Pantelakis is affiliated with Surgical Hospital At Southwoods.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Pantelakis practices?
Surgical Hospital At Southwoods (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.
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