Dr. Jonathon Spanyer, M.D.
Contact & Location
859-301-2663
Cincinnati, OH 45219
Edgewood, KY 41017
Crestview Hills, KY 41017
Highland Heights, KY 41076
Dr. Spanyer performs more knee replacement procedures than 95% of orthopedic surgeons in Ohio, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #14 of 305 ranked knee surgeons in Ohio.
About Dr. Spanyer
Practice. Dr. Jonathon Spanyer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Cincinnati, Ohio. The latest annual CMS data records 103 knee replacements and 58 hip replacements, 161 procedures in all. That is #14 in Ohio for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2009.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 11 years. Volume rose from 26 procedures a year to 161, up 519%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 103 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Local context. Cincinnati has 41 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Spanyer also holds hospital privileges in OH and KY and IN, a practice that extends beyond Ohio.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 26 |
| 2015 | 31 | 29 |
| 2016 | 22 | 27 |
| 2017 | 40 | 47 |
| 2018 | 34 | 44 |
| 2019 | 59 | 48 |
| 2020 | 45 | 53 |
| 2021 | 35 | 74 |
| 2022 | 61 | 76 |
| 2023 | 49 | 95 |
| 2024 | 58 | 103 |
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, 25% to 33% for hip 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. Spanyer Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Spanyer's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 519% from 26 procedures in 2014 to 161 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Spanyer
How does Dr. Spanyer's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Spanyer has performed 161 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Ohio average of 59 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Spanyer ranks #17 out of 370 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Spanyer perform?
Dr. Spanyer's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (103 cases) and hip replacement (58 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Spanyer with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Spanyer ranks #14 in Ohio for knee replacement with 103 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 370 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Spanyer in Cincinnati?
Yes. There are 41 orthopedic surgeons in Cincinnati 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. Spanyer 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Spanyer's total volume across all insurers at roughly 540 to 680 procedures against the 161 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. Spanyer's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Spanyer's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 26 procedures in 2014 to 161 in the most recent data, a 519% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 161 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Spanyer perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Spanyer's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (103 cases), hip replacement (58 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Spanyer affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Spanyer is affiliated with Christ Hospital, St Elizabeth Medical Center North, St Elizabeth Florence, St Elizabeth Grant, St Elizabeth Dearborn Hospital. Dr. Spanyer maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Spanyer compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Cincinnati?
Among the 41 orthopedic surgeons in Cincinnati, Dr. Spanyer ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Spanyer is among the highest-volume surgeons in Cincinnati.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Spanyer practices?
Christ Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); St Elizabeth Medical Center North (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); St Elizabeth Florence (4 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 Cincinnati, Ohio
Dr. Spanyer's 161 Medicare procedures are below the Cincinnati average of 166. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Cincinnati.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Michael Swank | 264 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Patrick Kirk | 151 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Haleem Chaudhary | 150 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Suresh Nayak | 150 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jacob Gunzenhaeuser | 142 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Matthew Johansen | 142 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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