Dr. Rikesh Patel, D.O.
Dr. Rikesh Patel is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Ravenna, Ohio. Dr. Patel has performed 25 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#99 in Ohio) and 19 knee replacements, for a combined total of 44 procedures.
In Ohio, Dr. Patel performs near average in hip (25 vs 31 avg), below average in knee (19 vs 40 avg).
Dr. Patel's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (25 cases) and knee replacements (19 cases).
Dr. Patel is the only orthopedic surgeon in Ravenna represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Patel extend back to 2021, covering 3 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 12 to 44 in the most recent data, a 267% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Patel's 25 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,526 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. Patel Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Contact & Location
Ravenna, OH 44266
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Patel's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 3 years, increasing 267% from 12 procedures in 2021 to 44 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Patel
How does Dr. Patel's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Patel has performed 44 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. Patel ranks #180 out of 378 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Patel perform?
Dr. Patel's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (25 cases) and knee replacement (19 cases).
Where is Dr. Patel's practice located?
Dr. Patel practices in Ravenna, Ohio. The office is located at 6847 N Chestnut St Ste 105, Ravenna, OH 44266. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Patel for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Patel 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. Patel's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 44 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Patel's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Patel's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 12 procedures in 2021 to 44 in the most recent data, a 267% increase over 3 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 44 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Patel perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Patel's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (25 cases), knee replacement (19 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Patel affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Patel is affiliated with Lake Health Beachwood Medical Center, University Hospitals Portage Medical Center, Uh Cleveland Medical Center, Summa Western Reserve Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Patel practices?
Lake Health Beachwood Medical Center (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); University Hospitals Portage Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Uh Cleveland 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.
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