Dr. Shankar Narayanan, MD
Contact & Location
West Chester, OH 45069
Dr. Shankar Narayanan is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in West Chester, Ohio. A Medicare provider since 2016, Dr. Narayanan has performed 20 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#132 in Ohio) and 15 knee replacements, for a combined total of 35 procedures.
In Ohio, Dr. Narayanan performs below average in hip (20 vs 32 avg), below average in knee (15 vs 41 avg).
Dr. Narayanan's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (20 cases) and knee replacements (15 cases).
Dr. Narayanan is the only orthopedic surgeon in West Chester represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area. Dr. Narayanan also maintains hospital privileges in OH and KY, indicating a regional practice that extends beyond Ohio.
Dr. Narayanan first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Narayanan's 20 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,532 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. 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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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
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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 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. Narayanan's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 35 procedures shown here.
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. 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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