Dr. Thomas Ellis, M.D.
Contact & Location
614-827-8700
Dublin, OH 43016
Dr. Ellis performs more hip replacement procedures than 7% of orthopedic surgeons in Ohio, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #187 of 203 ranked hip surgeons in Ohio.
About Dr. Ellis
Practice. Dr. Thomas Ellis is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Dublin, Ohio. The latest annual CMS data records 13 hip replacements. That is #187 in Ohio for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2015 to 2024, 6 years. Volume peaked at 55 in 2018 and stands at 13 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 13 procedures is below the national average of 36. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Dublin has 5 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 | 0 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2017 | 23 |
| 2018 | 55 |
| 2019 | 16 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 13 |
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. Ellis Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Ellis's recorded volume peaked at 55 procedures in 2018 and stood at 13 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Ellis
How does Dr. Ellis's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Ellis has performed 13 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. Ellis ranks #329 out of 370 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Ellis perform?
Dr. Ellis's reported Medicare volume is focused on hip replacement, with 13 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Ellis in Dublin?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Dublin 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. Ellis 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. Ellis's total volume across all insurers at roughly 40 to 50 procedures against the 13 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. Ellis's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Ellis's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 55 procedures in 2018 and was 13 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.
How does Dr. Ellis compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Dublin?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Dublin, Dr. Ellis ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Dublin has 55 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Dublin, Ohio
Dr. Ellis's 13 Medicare procedures are below the Dublin average of 29. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Dublin.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. William Burgette | 55 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Kovack | 37 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Kenneth Milligan | 22 | Hip |
| Dr. Keith Ladu | 17 | Knee |
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