Dr. Nicholas Peters, M.D.
Dr. Nicholas Peters is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Dr. Peters has performed 21 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#213 in Ohio) and 18 shoulder replacements, for a combined total of 39 procedures.
In Ohio, Dr. Peters performs below average in knee (21 vs 40 avg), below average in shoulder (18 vs 27 avg).
Dr. Peters's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (21 cases) and shoulder replacements (18 cases).
Dr. Peters is the only orthopedic surgeon in Bellefontaine represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Peters first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Peters's 21 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Peters Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Contact & Location
Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Peters has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Peters
How does Dr. Peters's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Peters has performed 39 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Ohio average is 57 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Peters ranks #204 out of 378 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Peters perform?
Dr. Peters's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (21 cases) and shoulder replacement (18 cases).
Where is Dr. Peters's practice located?
Dr. Peters practices in Bellefontaine, Ohio. The office is located at 1134 N Main St Ste 3100, Bellefontaine, OH 43311. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Peters for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Peters represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Peters's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 39 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Peters perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Peters's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (21 cases), shoulder replacement (18 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
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