Dr. Alex Lancaster, M.D.
Contact & Location
216-444-2200
Cleveland, OH 44195
Dr. Lancaster performs more hip replacement procedures than 71% of orthopedic surgeons in Oregon, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #16 of 57 ranked hip surgeons in Oregon.
About Dr. Lancaster
Practice. Dr. Alex Lancaster is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bend, Oregon. The latest annual CMS data records 45 hip replacements and 32 knee replacements, 77 procedures in all. That is #16 in Oregon for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2018.
Trend. Dr. Lancaster first appears in the Medicare data in 2023. With 2 years on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 45 procedures is above the national average of 36.
Local context. Bend has 11 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 17 procedures in 2023 and 77 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. Lancaster Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Oregon state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Lancaster has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Hip Replacement
If you are considering hip replacement surgery, these evidence-based guides can help you prepare and recover:
Understanding the progression from conservative treatments to surgical intervention, and how to determine when hip replacement becomes the right choice.
Questions to Ask Your Surgeon Before Joint ReplacementA practical checklist of questions covering experience, technique, hospital choice, and recovery expectations to discuss during your surgical consultation.
Home Safety: Creating Your Recovery SanctuaryRoom-by-room modifications, equipment recommendations, and fall-prevention strategies to prepare your home for a safe post-surgical recovery.
Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after hip replacement surgery:
Individual recovery varies based on overall health, age, and adherence to physical therapy. View full hip replacement recovery guide and product recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Lancaster
How does Dr. Lancaster's procedure volume compare to other Oregon surgeons?
Dr. Lancaster has performed 77 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Oregon average of 63 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Lancaster ranks #29 out of 101 orthopedic surgeons in Oregon.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Lancaster perform?
Dr. Lancaster's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (45 cases) and knee replacement (32 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Lancaster with hip replacement surgery?
Dr. Lancaster ranks #16 in Oregon for hip replacement with 45 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 101 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Lancaster's practice located?
Dr. Lancaster's current practice address is in Cleveland, OH. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Lancaster's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Bend, Oregon.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Lancaster 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. Lancaster's total volume across all insurers at roughly 250 to 320 procedures against the 77 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.
Does Dr. Lancaster perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Lancaster's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (45 cases), knee replacement (32 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Lancaster affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Lancaster is affiliated with St Charles Bend Campus, St Charles Medical Center Prineville.
How does Dr. Lancaster compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Bend?
Among the 11 orthopedic surgeons in Bend, Dr. Lancaster ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Bend has 206 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Lancaster practices?
St Charles Bend Campus (4 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 Bend, Oregon
Dr. Lancaster's 77 Medicare procedures are below the Bend average of 122. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Bend.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. James Hall | 206 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Erin Finter | 163 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Connor King | 159 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Scott Jacobson | 99 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Timothy Bollom | 87 | Knee |
| Dr. Matthew Lilley | 62 | Knee, Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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