Dr. Kiel Pfefferle, M.D.
Contact & Location
330-835-5533
Akron, OH 44320
Dr. Pfefferle performs more knee replacement procedures than 72% of orthopedic surgeons in Ohio, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #84 of 305 ranked knee surgeons in Ohio.
About Dr. Pfefferle
Dr. Kiel Pfefferle is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Akron, Ohio. A Medicare provider since 2010, Dr. Pfefferle performed 51 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#84 in Ohio) and 35 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 86 procedures.
In Ohio, Dr. Pfefferle performs above the state average in knee (51 vs 41), near the state average in hip (35 vs 32).
Dr. Pfefferle's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (51 cases) and hip replacements (35 cases).
Akron is home to 13 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Akron area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Pfefferle extend back to 2015, covering 10 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 55 to 86 in the most recent data, a 56% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Pfefferle's 51 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 27 | 28 |
| 2016 | 37 | 29 |
| 2017 | 12 | 15 |
| 2018 | 23 | 28 |
| 2019 | 33 | 19 |
| 2020 | 21 | 19 |
| 2021 | 19 | 27 |
| 2022 | 33 | 30 |
| 2023 | 33 | 42 |
| 2024 | 35 | 51 |
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. Pfefferle Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Pfefferle's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 10 years, increasing 56% from 55 procedures in 2015 to 86 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. Pfefferle
How does Dr. Pfefferle's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Pfefferle has performed 86 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Ohio average of 59 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Pfefferle ranks #84 out of 370 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Pfefferle perform?
Dr. Pfefferle's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (51 cases) and hip replacement (35 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Pfefferle in Akron?
Yes. There are 13 orthopedic surgeons in Akron 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. Pfefferle 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. Pfefferle's total volume across all insurers at roughly 290 to 360 procedures against the 86 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. Pfefferle's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Pfefferle's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 55 procedures in 2015 to 86 in the most recent data, a 56% increase over 10 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 86 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Pfefferle perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Pfefferle's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (51 cases), hip replacement (35 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Pfefferle affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Pfefferle is affiliated with Summa Health System, Akron General Medical Center.
How does Dr. Pfefferle compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Akron?
Among the 13 orthopedic surgeons in Akron, Dr. Pfefferle ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Akron has 155 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Pfefferle practices?
Summa Health System (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Akron General 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Akron, Ohio
Dr. Pfefferle's 86 Medicare procedures are above the Akron average of 83. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Akron.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Phillip Lewandowski | 155 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ian Gradisar | 100 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Curtis Noel | 95 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Ryan Combs | 64 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jonathan Streit | 50 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Anthony Kantaras | 31 | Knee |
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