Knee
Dr. Randall Marcus, MD
Dr. Randall Marcus is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Marcus has performed 12 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #305 in Ohio.
In Ohio, Dr. Marcus performs below average in knee (12 vs 40 avg).
Dr. Marcus'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.
Cleveland is home to 43 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Cleveland area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Marcus first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Marcus's 12 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. Marcus Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Contact & Location
Cleveland, OH 44106
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Marcus
How does Dr. Marcus's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Marcus has performed 12 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. Marcus ranks #366 out of 378 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Marcus perform?
Dr. Marcus'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. Marcus in Cleveland?
Yes. There are 43 orthopedic surgeons in Cleveland 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. Marcus 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. Marcus's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 12 procedures shown here.
How does Dr. Marcus compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Cleveland?
Among the 43 orthopedic surgeons in Cleveland, Dr. Marcus ranks #42 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Cleveland has 214 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Cleveland, Ohio
Dr. Marcus's 12 Medicare procedures are below the Cleveland average of 138. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Cleveland.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Michael Bloomfield | 214 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Molloy | 175 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Trevor Murray | 167 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kim Stearns | 141 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Eric Ricchetti | 135 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Steven Fitzgerald | 119 | Hip, Knee |
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