Dr. William Hardy, MD
Dr. William Hardy is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lorain, Ohio. Dr. Hardy has performed 18 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#246 in Ohio) and 18 hip replacements, for a combined total of 36 procedures.
In Ohio, Dr. Hardy performs below average in knee (18 vs 40 avg), below average in hip (18 vs 31 avg).
Dr. Hardy's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (18 cases) and hip replacements (18 cases).
Lorain is home to 4 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Lorain area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Hardy first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Hardy's 18 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,526 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Hardy Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Contact & Location
Lorain, OH 44053
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Hardy has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Hardy
How does Dr. Hardy's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Hardy has performed 36 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Ohio average is 57 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Hardy ranks #218 out of 378 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Hardy perform?
Dr. Hardy's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (18 cases) and hip replacement (18 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Hardy in Lorain?
Yes. There are 4 orthopedic surgeons in Lorain 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. Hardy 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. Hardy's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 36 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Hardy perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Hardy's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (18 cases), hip replacement (18 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Hardy affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Hardy is affiliated with Mercy Health-Lorain Hospital.
How does Dr. Hardy compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Lorain?
Among the 4 orthopedic surgeons in Lorain, Dr. Hardy ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Hardy is among the highest-volume surgeons in Lorain.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Hardy practices?
Mercy Health-Lorain Hospital (2 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Lorain, Ohio
Dr. Hardy's 36 Medicare procedures are above the Lorain average of 32. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Lorain.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Frank Sabo | 37 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joseph George | 35 | Knee |
| Dr. Kirk Haidet | 19 | Shoulder |
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