Dr. John Froehlich, M.D.
Contact & Location
401-457-1525
East Providence, RI 02914
Dr. Froehlich performs more knee replacement procedures than 69% of orthopedic surgeons in Rhode Island, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #7 of 23 ranked knee surgeons in Rhode Island.
About Dr. Froehlich
Practice. Dr. John Froehlich is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in East Providence, Rhode Island. The latest annual CMS data records 42 knee replacements and 14 hip replacements, 56 procedures in all. That is #7 in Rhode Island for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 133 in 2018 and stands at 56 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 42 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. East Providence has 6 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 | 29 | 70 |
| 2014 | 22 | 62 |
| 2015 | 37 | 74 |
| 2016 | 24 | 78 |
| 2017 | 28 | 86 |
| 2018 | 43 | 90 |
| 2019 | 33 | 84 |
| 2020 | 35 | 67 |
| 2021 | 36 | 73 |
| 2022 | 30 | 60 |
| 2023 | 30 | 60 |
| 2024 | 14 | 42 |
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. Froehlich Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Rhode Island state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Froehlich's recorded volume peaked at 133 procedures in 2018 and stood at 56 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. Froehlich
How does Dr. Froehlich's procedure volume compare to other Rhode Island surgeons?
Dr. Froehlich has performed 56 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Rhode Island average of 56 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Froehlich ranks #11 out of 28 orthopedic surgeons in Rhode Island.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Froehlich perform?
Dr. Froehlich's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (42 cases) and hip replacement (14 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Froehlich with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Froehlich ranks #7 in Rhode Island for knee replacement with 42 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 28 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Froehlich in East Providence?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in East Providence 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 Rhode Island surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Froehlich 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. Froehlich's total volume across all insurers at roughly 190 to 240 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. Froehlich's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Froehlich's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 133 procedures in 2018 and was 56 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. Froehlich perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Froehlich's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (42 cases), hip replacement (14 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. Froehlich compare to other orthopedic surgeons in East Providence?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in East Providence, Dr. Froehlich ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in East Providence has 88 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in East Providence, Rhode Island
Dr. Froehlich's 56 Medicare procedures are below the East Providence average of 62. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in East Providence.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Valentin Antoci | 88 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Derek Jenkins | 79 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Walsh | 60 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Tapscott | 50 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Jace Kusler | 36 | Hip, Knee |
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