Dr. Robert Erlichman, M.D.
Contact & Location
513-347-9999
Cincinnati, OH 45230
Akron, OH 44307
Dr. Erlichman performs more knee replacement procedures than 35% of orthopedic surgeons in Ohio, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #197 of 305 ranked knee surgeons in Ohio.
About Dr. Erlichman
Practice. Dr. Robert Erlichman is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Cincinnati, Ohio. The latest annual CMS data records 23 knee replacements and 12 hip replacements, 35 procedures in all. That is #197 in Ohio for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2016.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2021 to 2024, 4 years. Volume peaked at 94 in 2022 and stands at 35 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 23 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Cincinnati has 41 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 21 | 55 |
| 2022 | 27 | 67 |
| 2023 | 0 | 30 |
| 2024 | 12 | 23 |
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. Erlichman Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Erlichman's recorded volume peaked at 94 procedures in 2022 and stood at 35 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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. Erlichman
How does Dr. Erlichman's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Erlichman has performed 35 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Ohio average is 59 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Erlichman ranks #220 out of 370 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Erlichman perform?
Dr. Erlichman's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (23 cases) and hip replacement (12 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Erlichman in Cincinnati?
Yes. There are 41 orthopedic surgeons in Cincinnati 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. Erlichman 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. Erlichman's total volume across all insurers at roughly 120 to 150 procedures against the 35 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. Erlichman's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Erlichman's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 94 procedures in 2022 and was 35 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Does Dr. Erlichman perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Erlichman's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (23 cases), hip replacement (12 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Erlichman affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Erlichman is affiliated with The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health, Mercy Health-Anderson Hospital, Mercy Health - West Hospital, Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital.
How does Dr. Erlichman compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Cincinnati?
Among the 41 orthopedic surgeons in Cincinnati, Dr. Erlichman ranks #29 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Cincinnati has 264 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Erlichman practices?
The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Mercy Health-Anderson Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Mercy Health - West Hospital (4 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 Cincinnati, Ohio
Dr. Erlichman's 35 Medicare procedures are below the Cincinnati average of 150. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Cincinnati.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Michael Swank | 264 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jonathon Spanyer | 161 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Patrick Kirk | 151 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Haleem Chaudhary | 150 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Suresh Nayak | 150 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jacob Gunzenhaeuser | 142 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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