Dr. William Frames, M.D.
Contact & Location
603-775-7575
Exeter, NH 03833
Dr. Frames performs more knee replacement procedures than 17% of orthopedic surgeons in Ohio, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #253 of 305 ranked knee surgeons in Ohio.
About Dr. Frames
Practice. Dr. William Frames is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Mentor, Ohio. The latest annual CMS data records 16 knee replacements. That is #253 in Ohio for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2015.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2021 to 2024, 3 years. Volume rose from 12 procedures a year to 16, up 33%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 16 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Mentor has 3 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 | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 13 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 16 |
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 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. Frames Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Frames's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 3 years, increasing 33% from 12 procedures in 2021 to 16 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 Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Frames
How does Dr. Frames's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Frames has performed 16 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. Frames ranks #307 out of 370 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Frames perform?
Dr. Frames's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 16 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Frames's practice located?
Dr. Frames's current practice address is in Exeter, NH. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Frames's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Mentor, Ohio.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Frames 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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Frames's total volume across all insurers at roughly 60 to 70 procedures against the 16 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. Frames's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Frames's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 12 procedures in 2021 to 16 in the most recent data, a 33% increase over 3 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 16 procedures in 2024.
Which hospitals is Dr. Frames affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Frames is affiliated with Lake Health, Uhhs Memorial Hospital Of Geneva.
How does Dr. Frames compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Mentor?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Mentor, Dr. Frames ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Frames is among the highest-volume surgeons in Mentor.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Frames practices?
Lake Health (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Uhhs Memorial Hospital Of Geneva (3 out of 5 CMS stars). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Mentor, Ohio
Dr. Frames's 16 Medicare procedures are below the Mentor average of 28. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Mentor.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Bradley Webb | 53 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Bucchieri | 15 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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