Dr. William Petersilge, M.D.
Contact & Location
216-844-5595
Beachwood, OH 44122
Dr. Petersilge performs more hip replacement procedures than 31% of orthopedic surgeons in Ohio, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #139 of 203 ranked hip surgeons in Ohio.
About Dr. Petersilge
Practice. Dr. William Petersilge is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Beachwood, Ohio. The latest annual CMS data records 19 hip replacements and 12 knee replacements, 31 procedures in all. That is #139 in Ohio for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 163 in 2017 and stands at 31 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 19 procedures is below the national average of 36. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Beachwood has 2 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 | 38 | 76 |
| 2014 | 47 | 64 |
| 2015 | 51 | 72 |
| 2016 | 59 | 97 |
| 2017 | 57 | 106 |
| 2018 | 37 | 84 |
| 2019 | 49 | 90 |
| 2020 | 50 | 63 |
| 2021 | 48 | 67 |
| 2022 | 0 | 21 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 |
| 2024 | 19 | 12 |
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. Petersilge Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Ohio state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Petersilge's recorded volume peaked at 163 procedures in 2017 and stood at 31 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. Petersilge
How does Dr. Petersilge's procedure volume compare to other Ohio surgeons?
Dr. Petersilge has performed 31 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. Petersilge ranks #237 out of 370 orthopedic surgeons in Ohio.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Petersilge perform?
Dr. Petersilge's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (19 cases) and knee replacement (12 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Petersilge in Beachwood?
Yes. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons in Beachwood 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. Petersilge 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. Petersilge's total volume across all insurers at roughly 100 to 130 procedures against the 31 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. Petersilge's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Petersilge's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 163 procedures in 2017 and was 31 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. Petersilge perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Petersilge's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (19 cases), knee replacement (12 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Beachwood, Ohio
Dr. Petersilge's 31 Medicare procedures are below the Beachwood average of 32. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Beachwood.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Bruce Cohn | 32 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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