Dr. Ryan Palmer, D.O.
Contact & Location
614-839-2128
Westerville, OH 43081
Dr. Palmer performs more knee replacement procedures than 80% of orthopedic surgeons in Ohio, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #59 of 305 ranked knee surgeons in Ohio.
About Dr. Palmer
Practice. Dr. Ryan Palmer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Westerville, Ohio. The latest annual CMS data records 65 knee replacements and 33 hip replacements, 98 procedures in all. That is #59 in Ohio for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2009.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2016 to 2024, 9 years. Volume rose from 37 procedures a year to 98, up 165%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 65 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Westerville has 9 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 | 19 | 18 |
| 2017 | 27 | 36 |
| 2018 | 28 | 47 |
| 2019 | 46 | 59 |
| 2020 | 49 | 42 |
| 2021 | 37 | 36 |
| 2022 | 39 | 48 |
| 2023 | 37 | 61 |
| 2024 | 33 | 65 |
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. Palmer Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Palmer's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 165% from 37 procedures in 2016 to 98 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. Palmer
How does Dr. Palmer's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Palmer has performed 98 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Ohio average of 59 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Palmer ranks #64 out of 370 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Palmer perform?
Dr. Palmer's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (65 cases) and hip replacement (33 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Palmer in Westerville?
Yes. There are 9 orthopedic surgeons in Westerville 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. Palmer 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. Palmer's total volume across all insurers at roughly 330 to 410 procedures against the 98 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. Palmer's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Palmer's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 37 procedures in 2016 to 98 in the most recent data, a 165% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 105 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Palmer perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Palmer's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (65 cases), hip replacement (33 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Palmer affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Palmer is affiliated with Dublin Methodist Hospital, Mount Carmel New Albany Surgical Hospital, Mercy Health-St Rita'S Medical Center, Grant Medical Center, Fairfield Medical Center.
How does Dr. Palmer compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Westerville?
Among the 9 orthopedic surgeons in Westerville, Dr. Palmer ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Palmer is among the highest-volume surgeons in Westerville.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Palmer practices?
Dublin Methodist Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Mount Carmel New Albany Surgical Hospital (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Mercy Health-St Rita'S Medical Center (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 Westerville, Ohio
Dr. Palmer's 98 Medicare procedures are above the Westerville average of 85. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Westerville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Bryan Chambers | 134 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Graham Pallante | 130 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Mark Gittins | 82 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Mark Kolich | 79 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Scott Stephens | 46 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Benjamin Szerlip | 28 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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