Dr. Jeffrey Otte, M.D.
Dr. Jeffrey Otte is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lima, Ohio. Dr. Otte has performed 16 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#255 in Ohio) and 15 hip replacements, for a combined total of 31 procedures.
In Ohio, Dr. Otte performs below average in knee (16 vs 40 avg), below average in hip (15 vs 31 avg).
Dr. Otte's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (16 cases) and hip replacements (15 cases).
Lima is home to 15 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Lima area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Otte first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Otte's 16 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. Otte Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Contact & Location
Lima, OH 45804
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Otte 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. Otte
How does Dr. Otte's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Otte has performed 31 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. Otte ranks #238 out of 378 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Otte perform?
Dr. Otte's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (16 cases) and hip replacement (15 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Otte in Lima?
Yes. There are 15 orthopedic surgeons in Lima 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. Otte 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. Otte's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 31 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Otte perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Otte's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (16 cases), hip replacement (15 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Otte affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Otte is affiliated with Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital, Institute For Orthopaedic Surgery, Van Wert County Hospital, Mercy Health-St Rita'S Medical Center, Grand Lake Health System.
How does Dr. Otte compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Lima?
Among the 15 orthopedic surgeons in Lima, Dr. Otte ranks #12 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Lima has 165 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Otte practices?
Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Institute For Orthopaedic Surgery (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Van Wert County Hospital (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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Lima, Ohio
Dr. Otte's 31 Medicare procedures are below the Lima average of 96. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Lima.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. James Patterson | 165 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Chad Broering | 129 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Jeffery McMath | 122 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Nieman | 99 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Andrew Layne | 67 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Steven Haman | 61 | Hip, Knee |
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