Dr. Robert Wetzel is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Grove City, Ohio. In 2023, Dr. Wetzel performed 34 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#143 in Ohio) and 22 hip replacements, for a combined total of 56 procedures.
Dr. Wetzel's 56 Medicare procedures are near the Ohio median of 43. The state has 366 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Medicare fee-for-service data captures roughly 33–37% of all joint replacements, so total surgical volume is likely higher.
Dr. Wetzel's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (34 cases) and hip replacements (22 cases).
Dr. Wetzel is the only orthopedic surgeon in Grove City represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Verified Medicare Cases (2023)
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.
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Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2023)
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Wetzel
How does Dr. Wetzel's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
In 2023, Dr. Wetzel performed 56 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Ohio average of 57 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Wetzel ranks #141 out of 366 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Wetzel perform?
Dr. Wetzel's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (34 cases) and hip replacement (22 cases).
Where is Dr. Wetzel's practice located?
Dr. Wetzel practices in Grove City, Ohio. The office is located at 5500 N Meadows Dr, Grove City, OH 43123. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Wetzel for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Wetzel represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data for 2023, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Wetzel's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 56 procedures shown here.
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