Dr. Shankar Narayanan, M.D.
Contact & Location
513-232-2663
West Chester, OH 45069
Columbus, OH 43210
Dr. Narayanan performs more hip replacement procedures than 34% of orthopedic surgeons in Ohio, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #132 of 203 ranked hip surgeons in Ohio.
About Dr. Narayanan
Practice. Dr. Shankar Narayanan is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in West Chester, Ohio. The latest annual CMS data records 20 hip replacements and 15 knee replacements, 35 procedures in all. That is #132 in Ohio for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2016.
Trend. Dr. Narayanan first appears in the Medicare data in 2023. With 2 years on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 20 procedures is below the national average of 36. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Dr. Narayanan practices across state lines. Dr. Narayanan also holds hospital privileges in OH and KY, a practice that extends beyond Ohio.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 14 procedures in 2023 and 35 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee 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. Narayanan Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Narayanan has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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 Hip Replacement
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Understanding the progression from conservative treatments to surgical intervention, and how to determine when hip replacement becomes the right choice.
What to Expect on the Day of SurgeryA step-by-step walkthrough of your surgical day, from pre-op preparation through anesthesia, the procedure itself, and the first hours of recovery.
Rehabilitation Roadmap: Your Complete Recovery GuideA structured physical therapy progression from the first post-op exercises through full strength and mobility restoration over 3 to 6 months.
Medicare Coverage for Joint ReplacementWhat Medicare Part A and Part B cover for joint replacement surgery, including hospital stays, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and physical therapy.
Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after hip replacement surgery:
Individual recovery varies based on overall health, age, and adherence to physical therapy. View full hip replacement recovery guide and product recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Narayanan
How does Dr. Narayanan's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Narayanan 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. Narayanan ranks #217 out of 370 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Narayanan perform?
Dr. Narayanan's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (20 cases) and knee replacement (15 cases).
Where is Dr. Narayanan's practice located?
Dr. Narayanan practices in West Chester, Ohio. The office is located at 8734 Union Centre Blvd, West Chester, OH 45069. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Narayanan for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Narayanan 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Narayanan's total volume across all insurers at roughly 110 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.
Does Dr. Narayanan perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Narayanan's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (20 cases), knee replacement (15 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Narayanan affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Narayanan is affiliated with Bethesda North, Christ Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, St Elizabeth Medical Center North, The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health. Dr. Narayanan maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Narayanan practices?
Bethesda North (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Christ Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Good Samaritan Hospital (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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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