Dr. Kenneth Vawter, MD
Contact & Location
937-257-9416
Dayton, OH 45433
Dr. Vawter performs more knee replacement procedures than 4% of orthopedic surgeons in Ohio, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #292 of 305 ranked knee surgeons in Ohio.
About Dr. Vawter
Dr. Kenneth Vawter is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Dayton, Ohio. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. Vawter performed 12 Medicare-verified knee replacements in the latest annual CMS data, ranking #292 in Ohio.
In Ohio, Dr. Vawter performs below the state average in knee (12 vs 41).
Dr. Vawter's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 12 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.
Dayton is home to 20 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Dayton area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Vawter first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Vawter's 12 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
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 15 procedures in 2023 and 12 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. Vawter Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Vawter has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Vawter
How does Dr. Vawter's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Vawter has performed 12 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. Vawter ranks #357 out of 370 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Vawter perform?
Dr. Vawter's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 12 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Vawter in Dayton?
Yes. There are 20 orthopedic surgeons in Dayton 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. Vawter 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. Vawter's total volume across all insurers at roughly 40 to 50 procedures against the 12 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. Vawter affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Vawter is affiliated with Trihealth Clinton Regional Hospital, Highland District Hospital, Adena Fayette Medical Center.
How does Dr. Vawter compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Dayton?
Among the 20 orthopedic surgeons in Dayton, Dr. Vawter ranks #18 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Dayton has 174 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Vawter practices?
Trihealth Clinton Regional Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Highland District Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Adena Fayette Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Dayton, Ohio
Dr. Vawter's 12 Medicare procedures are below the Dayton average of 94. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Dayton.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ryan Bauman | 174 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Chad Weber | 106 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Thomas Cook | 93 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Matthew Romer | 92 | Knee |
| Dr. Antonio Manocchio | 91 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Matthew Hess | 91 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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