Dr. Nicholas Kolodychuk, MD
Contact & Location
614-293-2663
Columbus, OH 43203
Dr. Kolodychuk performs more hip replacement procedures than 65% of orthopedic surgeons in Ohio, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #71 of 203 ranked hip surgeons in Ohio.
About Dr. Kolodychuk
Dr. Nicholas Kolodychuk is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Columbus, Ohio. A Medicare provider since 2018, Dr. Kolodychuk performed 33 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#71 in Ohio) and 28 knee replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 61 procedures.
In Ohio, Dr. Kolodychuk performs near the state average in hip (33 vs 32), below the state average in knee (28 vs 41).
Dr. Kolodychuk's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (33 cases) and knee replacements (28 cases).
Columbus is home to 15 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Columbus area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Kolodychuk first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Kolodychuk's 33 verified procedures is near the national average of 36.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 53 procedures in 2023 and 61 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 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. Kolodychuk Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Kolodychuk 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 Hip Replacement
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Prehabilitation: Preparing Your Body for SurgeryEvidence-based exercises and lifestyle adjustments that can improve surgical outcomes and speed recovery when started weeks before your procedure.
Home Safety: Creating Your Recovery SanctuaryRoom-by-room modifications, equipment recommendations, and fall-prevention strategies to prepare your home for a safe post-surgical recovery.
Medicare Bundled Payment Programs for Joint ReplacementHow bundled payment models affect your joint replacement costs and care coordination, and what it means for hospital and surgeon selection.
Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Kolodychuk
How does Dr. Kolodychuk's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Kolodychuk has performed 61 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Ohio average of 59 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Kolodychuk ranks #132 out of 370 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Kolodychuk perform?
Dr. Kolodychuk's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (33 cases) and knee replacement (28 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Kolodychuk in Columbus?
Yes. There are 15 orthopedic surgeons in Columbus 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. Kolodychuk 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Kolodychuk's total volume across all insurers at roughly 200 to 250 procedures against the 61 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.
Does Dr. Kolodychuk perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Kolodychuk's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (33 cases), knee replacement (28 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kolodychuk affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Kolodychuk is affiliated with Ohio State University Hospitals, James Cancer Hospital & Solove Research Institute.
How does Dr. Kolodychuk compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Columbus?
Among the 15 orthopedic surgeons in Columbus, Dr. Kolodychuk ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Columbus has 103 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Kolodychuk practices?
Ohio State University Hospitals (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 Columbus, Ohio
Dr. Kolodychuk's 61 Medicare procedures are below the Columbus average of 70. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Columbus.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Lance Maynard | 103 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Julie Bishop | 78 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Matthew Beal | 67 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Nicholas Greco | 67 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Miller | 63 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Fada | 54 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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