Dr. Joseph George, MD
Contact & Location
740-477-6511
Circleville, OH 43113
Cleveland, OH 44195
Lorain, OH 44053
Dr. George performs more knee replacement procedures than 56% of orthopedic surgeons in Ohio, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #132 of 305 ranked knee surgeons in Ohio.
About Dr. George
Dr. Joseph George is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lorain, Ohio. A Medicare provider since 2007, Dr. George performed 35 Medicare-verified knee replacements in the latest annual CMS data, ranking #132 in Ohio.
In Ohio, Dr. George performs near the state average in knee (35 vs 41).
Dr. George's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 35 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.
Lorain is home to 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Lorain area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. George's Medicare data spans 12 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 107 procedures in 2019 before settling at 35 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. George's 35 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,612 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 20 | 36 |
| 2014 | 22 | 23 |
| 2015 | 21 | 30 |
| 2016 | 37 | 34 |
| 2017 | 34 | 47 |
| 2018 | 42 | 47 |
| 2019 | 49 | 58 |
| 2020 | 47 | 43 |
| 2021 | 22 | 35 |
| 2022 | 12 | 15 |
| 2023 | 0 | 35 |
| 2024 | 0 | 35 |
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. 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. George Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. George's recorded volume peaked at 107 procedures in 2019 and stood at 35 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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. George
How does Dr. George's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. George has performed 35 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. George ranks #224 out of 370 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. George perform?
Dr. George's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 35 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. George's practice located?
Dr. George's current practice address is in Circleville, OH. That address is the current practice address in Dr. George's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Lorain, Ohio.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. George 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, which puts Dr. George's total volume across all insurers at roughly 130 to 150 procedures against the 35 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. George's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. George's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 107 procedures in 2019 and was 35 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Which hospitals is Dr. George affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. George is affiliated with Mercy Health-Lorain Hospital, Firelands Regional Medical Center, Mercy Health-Allen Hospital.
How does Dr. George compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Lorain?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Lorain, Dr. George ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. George is among the highest-volume surgeons in Lorain.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. George practices?
Mercy Health-Lorain Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Firelands Regional Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Mercy Health-Allen Hospital (5 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 Lorain, Ohio
Dr. George's 35 Medicare procedures are above the Lorain average of 25. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Lorain.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Frank Sabo | 35 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Hardy | 25 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kirk Haidet | 16 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Steven Cotman | 13 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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