Dr. Terry Fowler, M.D.
Contact & Location
614-488-1816
Grove City, OH 43123
Hilliard, OH 43026
Dr. Fowler performs more hip replacement procedures than 93% of orthopedic surgeons in Ohio, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #13 of 203 ranked hip surgeons in Ohio.
About Dr. Fowler
Practice. Dr. Terry Fowler is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Grove City, Ohio. The latest annual CMS data records 72 hip replacements. That is #13 in Ohio for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 11 years. Volume rose from 15 procedures a year to 72, up 380%.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 72 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 36.
Local context. Grove City has 4 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 |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 38 |
| 2017 | 45 |
| 2018 | 54 |
| 2019 | 49 |
| 2020 | 47 |
| 2021 | 74 |
| 2022 | 82 |
| 2023 | 70 |
| 2024 | 72 |
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. 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. Fowler Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Fowler's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 380% from 15 procedures in 2014 to 72 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Hip Replacement
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Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Fowler
How does Dr. Fowler's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Fowler has performed 72 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Ohio average of 59 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Fowler ranks #108 out of 370 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Fowler perform?
Dr. Fowler's reported Medicare volume is focused on hip replacement, with 72 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Fowler with hip replacement surgery?
Dr. Fowler ranks #13 in Ohio for hip replacement with 72 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 370 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Fowler in Grove City?
Yes. There are 4 orthopedic surgeons in Grove City 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. Fowler 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, which puts Dr. Fowler's total volume across all insurers at roughly 220 to 290 procedures against the 72 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. Fowler's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Fowler's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 15 procedures in 2014 to 72 in the most recent data, a 380% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 82 procedures in 2022.
Which hospitals is Dr. Fowler affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Fowler is affiliated with Mount Carmel East, Madison Health.
How does Dr. Fowler compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Grove City?
Among the 4 orthopedic surgeons in Grove City, Dr. Fowler ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Fowler is among the highest-volume surgeons in Grove City.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Fowler practices?
Mount Carmel East (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Madison Health (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Grove City, Ohio
Dr. Fowler's 72 Medicare procedures are above the Grove City average of 54. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Grove City.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Robert Wetzel | 82 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey Backes | 45 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Scott Shemory | 16 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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