Dr. Joseph Leith, MD
Contact & Location
740-574-9090
Wheelersburg, OH 45694
Ashland, KY 41101
Dr. Leith performs more knee replacement procedures than 65% of orthopedic surgeons in Ohio, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #105 of 305 ranked knee surgeons in Ohio.
About Dr. Leith
Dr. Joseph Leith is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Wheelersburg, Ohio. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Leith performed 39 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#105 in Ohio) and 19 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 58 procedures.
In Ohio, Dr. Leith performs near the state average in knee (39 vs 41), below the state average in hip (19 vs 32).
Dr. Leith's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (39 cases) and hip replacements (19 cases).
Dr. Leith is the only orthopedic surgeon in Wheelersburg represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area. Dr. Leith also maintains hospital privileges in OH and KY, indicating a regional practice that extends beyond Ohio.
Dr. Leith's Medicare data spans 12 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 128 procedures in 2017 before settling at 58 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Leith's 39 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 27 | 78 |
| 2014 | 28 | 70 |
| 2015 | 19 | 73 |
| 2016 | 22 | 84 |
| 2017 | 37 | 91 |
| 2018 | 33 | 90 |
| 2019 | 22 | 91 |
| 2020 | 13 | 39 |
| 2021 | 30 | 67 |
| 2022 | 31 | 74 |
| 2023 | 21 | 56 |
| 2024 | 19 | 39 |
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. Leith Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Leith's recorded volume peaked at 128 procedures in 2017 and stood at 58 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. Leith
How does Dr. Leith's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Leith has performed 58 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Ohio average of 59 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Leith ranks #147 out of 370 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Leith perform?
Dr. Leith's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (39 cases) and hip replacement (19 cases).
Where is Dr. Leith's practice located?
Dr. Leith practices in Wheelersburg, Ohio. The office is located at 8770 Ohio River Rd, Wheelersburg, OH 45694. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Leith for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Leith 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. Leith's total volume across all insurers at roughly 200 to 250 procedures against the 58 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. Leith's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Leith's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 128 procedures in 2017 and was 58 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.
Does Dr. Leith perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Leith's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (39 cases), hip replacement (19 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Leith affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Leith is affiliated with Southern Ohio Medical Center, King'S Daughters' Medical Center. Dr. Leith maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Leith practices?
Southern Ohio Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); King'S Daughters' Medical Center (3 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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