Dr. Anthony Helwig, D.O.
Dr. Anthony Helwig is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Dr. Helwig has performed 24 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#211 in Pennsylvania) and 19 hip replacements, for a combined total of 43 procedures.
In Pennsylvania, Dr. Helwig performs below average in knee (24 vs 45 avg), below average in hip (19 vs 34 avg).
Dr. Helwig's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (24 cases) and hip replacements (19 cases).
Dr. Helwig is the only orthopedic surgeon in Lebanon represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Helwig extend back to 2019, covering 5 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 18 to 43 in the most recent data, a 139% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Helwig's 24 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 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. Helwig Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Contact & Location
Lebanon, PA 17042
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Helwig's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 5 years, increasing 139% from 18 procedures in 2019 to 43 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Helwig
How does Dr. Helwig's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Helwig has performed 43 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Pennsylvania average is 63 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Helwig ranks #197 out of 388 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Helwig perform?
Dr. Helwig's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (24 cases) and hip replacement (19 cases).
Where is Dr. Helwig's practice located?
Dr. Helwig practices in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The office is located at 912 Russell Dr, Lebanon, PA 17042. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Helwig for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Helwig 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. Helwig's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 43 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Helwig's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Helwig's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 18 procedures in 2019 to 43 in the most recent data, a 139% increase over 5 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 43 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Helwig perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Helwig's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (24 cases), hip replacement (19 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Helwig affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Helwig is affiliated with Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital, Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Helwig practices?
Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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