Dr. Justin Kelley, D.O.
Contact & Location
419-625-4900
Sandusky, OH 44870
Dr. Kelley performs more knee replacement procedures than 32% of orthopedic surgeons in Ohio, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #207 of 305 ranked knee surgeons in Ohio.
About Dr. Kelley
Practice. Dr. Justin Kelley is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Sandusky, Ohio. The latest annual CMS data records 21 knee replacements. That is #207 in Ohio for knee replacement. Dr. Kelley also holds credentials in Orthopaedic Trauma. A Medicare provider since 2014.
Trend. Dr. Kelley first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 21 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Sandusky has 3 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 21 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. Kelley Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Kelley
How does Dr. Kelley's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Kelley has performed 21 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. Kelley ranks #281 out of 370 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Kelley perform?
Dr. Kelley's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 21 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Kelley in Sandusky?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Sandusky 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. Kelley 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. Kelley's total volume across all insurers at roughly 80 to 90 procedures against the 21 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kelley affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Kelley is affiliated with Firelands Regional Medical Center, Bellevue Hospital, Magruder Hospital.
How does Dr. Kelley compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Sandusky?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Sandusky, Dr. Kelley ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Kelley is among the highest-volume surgeons in Sandusky.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Kelley practices?
Firelands Regional Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Bellevue Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars); Magruder Hospital (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 Sandusky, Ohio
Dr. Kelley's 21 Medicare procedures are below the Sandusky average of 36. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Sandusky.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Robert Carlisle | 69 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kevin Bailey | 17 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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