Contact & Location
814-333-7109
Meadville, PA 16335
Erie, PA 16505
Dr. Seon performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 51% of orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #46 of 95 ranked shoulder surgeons in Pennsylvania.
About Dr. Seon
Practice. Dr. Carl Seon is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Meadville, Pennsylvania. The latest annual CMS data records 23 shoulder replacements. That is #46 in Pennsylvania for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 10 years. Volume peaked at 44 in 2018 and stands at 23 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 23 procedures is below the national average of 29. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Meadville has 5 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 | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 12 |
| 2014 | 0 | 11 |
| 2015 | 0 | 24 |
| 2016 | 0 | 41 |
| 2017 | 0 | 36 |
| 2018 | 11 | 33 |
| 2019 | 0 | 41 |
| 2020 | 0 | 26 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 17 |
| 2024 | 0 | 23 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Seon Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
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Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Seon's recorded volume peaked at 44 procedures in 2018 and stood at 23 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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 Shoulder Replacement
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Recovery Timeline: Week-by-Week ExpectationsA detailed week-by-week guide covering pain levels, mobility milestones, physical therapy progression, and when to expect a return to daily activities.
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.
Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Seon
How does Dr. Seon's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Seon has performed 23 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Pennsylvania average is 66 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Seon ranks #298 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Seon perform?
Dr. Seon's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 23 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Seon in Meadville?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Meadville 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 Pennsylvania surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Seon 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Seon's total volume across all insurers at roughly 60 to 80 procedures against the 23 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. Seon's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Seon's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 44 procedures in 2018 and was 23 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Seon affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Seon is affiliated with Edgewood Surgical Hospital, Upmc Hamot, Meadville Medical Center, Lecom Health Corry Memorial Hospital, Warren General Hospital.
How does Dr. Seon compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Meadville?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Meadville, Dr. Seon ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Meadville has 186 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Seon practices?
Edgewood Surgical Hospital (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Upmc Hamot (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Meadville Medical Center (3 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 Meadville, Pennsylvania
Dr. Seon's 23 Medicare procedures are below the Meadville average of 85. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Meadville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jeremy Gebhart | 186 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ryan Molli | 130 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Philip Frndak | 71 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Nemunaitis | 15 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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