Dr. Stephen Helper, M.D.
Contact & Location
440-449-6291
Lyndhurst, OH 44124
Dr. Helper performs more hip replacement procedures than 77% of orthopedic surgeons in Ohio, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #46 of 203 ranked hip surgeons in Ohio.
About Dr. Helper
Dr. Stephen Helper is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lyndhurst, Ohio. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. Helper performed 42 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#46 in Ohio) and 28 knee replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 70 procedures.
In Ohio, Dr. Helper performs above the state average in hip (42 vs 32), below the state average in knee (28 vs 41).
Dr. Helper's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (42 cases) and knee replacements (28 cases).
Dr. Helper is the only orthopedic surgeon in Lyndhurst represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Helper's Medicare data spans 12 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 124 procedures in 2013 before settling at 70 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Helper's 42 verified procedures is near the national average of 36.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 58 | 66 |
| 2014 | 59 | 47 |
| 2015 | 49 | 43 |
| 2016 | 51 | 54 |
| 2017 | 42 | 44 |
| 2018 | 35 | 63 |
| 2019 | 49 | 34 |
| 2020 | 28 | 22 |
| 2021 | 41 | 35 |
| 2022 | 37 | 40 |
| 2023 | 37 | 39 |
| 2024 | 42 | 28 |
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. Helper Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Helper's recorded volume peaked at 124 procedures in 2013 and stood at 70 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Hip Replacement
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Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Helper
How does Dr. Helper's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Helper has performed 70 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Ohio average of 59 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Helper ranks #113 out of 370 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Helper perform?
Dr. Helper's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (42 cases) and knee replacement (28 cases).
Where is Dr. Helper's practice located?
Dr. Helper practices in Lyndhurst, Ohio. The office is located at 29001 Cedar Rd, Lyndhurst, OH 44124. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Helper for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Helper 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. Helper's total volume across all insurers at roughly 230 to 290 procedures against the 70 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. Helper's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Helper's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 124 procedures in 2013 and was 70 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. Helper perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Helper's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (42 cases), knee replacement (28 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Patient Resources & Verification
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