Dr. Jeffrey Cherian, D.O.
Contact & Location
717-560-4200
Lancaster, PA 17601
Dr. Cherian performs more knee replacement procedures than 45% of orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #169 of 308 ranked knee surgeons in Pennsylvania.
About Dr. Cherian
Practice. Dr. Jeffrey Cherian is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The latest annual CMS data records 29 knee replacements and 27 hip replacements, 56 procedures in all. That is #169 in Pennsylvania for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2012.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2020 to 2024, 5 years. Volume has held between 18 and 71 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 29 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Lancaster has 19 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 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 29 | 31 |
| 2021 | 24 | 47 |
| 2022 | 18 | 0 |
| 2023 | 31 | 23 |
| 2024 | 27 | 29 |
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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip 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. Cherian Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Pennsylvania state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Cherian's procedure volume has been consistent across 5 years of Medicare data, ranging from 18 to 71 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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. Cherian
How does Dr. Cherian's procedure volume compare to other Pennsylvania surgeons?
Dr. Cherian has performed 56 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Pennsylvania average of 66 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Cherian ranks #154 out of 376 orthopedic surgeons in Pennsylvania.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Cherian perform?
Dr. Cherian's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (29 cases) and hip replacement (27 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Cherian in Lancaster?
Yes. There are 19 orthopedic surgeons in Lancaster 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. Cherian 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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Cherian's total volume across all insurers at roughly 190 to 230 procedures against the 56 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. Cherian's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Cherian's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 5 years of Medicare data, ranging from 18 to 71 procedures per year between 2020 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Does Dr. Cherian perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Cherian's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (29 cases), hip replacement (27 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Cherian affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Cherian is affiliated with Lancaster General Hospital, Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital, Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center, Upmc Lititz, Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital.
How does Dr. Cherian compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Lancaster?
Among the 19 orthopedic surgeons in Lancaster, Dr. Cherian ranks #9 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Lancaster has 169 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Cherian practices?
Lancaster General Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center (3 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Dr. Cherian's 56 Medicare procedures are below the Lancaster average of 108. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Lancaster.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Thomas Renz | 169 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Gregory Tocks | 127 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Young Jee | 107 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Carl Becker | 104 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Christopher Cooke | 97 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Matthew Poorman | 97 | Hip, Knee |
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