Knee
Dr. Benjamin Debelak, D.O.
Dr. Benjamin Debelak is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Gallatin, Tennessee. Dr. Debelak has performed 11 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #175 in Tennessee.
In Tennessee, Dr. Debelak performs below average in knee (11 vs 45 avg).
Dr. Debelak's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 11 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Gallatin is home to 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Gallatin area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Debelak first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Debelak's 11 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. Debelak Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Tennessee state average.
Contact & Location
Gallatin, TN 37066
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Debelak
How does Dr. Debelak's procedure volume compare to other Tennessee surgeons?
Dr. Debelak has performed 11 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Tennessee average is 64 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Debelak ranks #213 out of 214 orthopedic surgeons in Tennessee.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Debelak perform?
Dr. Debelak's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 11 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Debelak in Gallatin?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Gallatin 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 Tennessee surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Debelak 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. Debelak's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 11 procedures shown here.
Which hospitals is Dr. Debelak affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Debelak is affiliated with Tristar Northcrest Medical Center, Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center, Highpoint Health-Sumner With Ascension Saint Thoma, Tristar Summit Medical Center, Tristar Skyline Medical Center.
How does Dr. Debelak compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Gallatin?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Gallatin, Dr. Debelak ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Gallatin has 97 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Debelak practices?
Tristar Northcrest Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Highpoint Health-Sumner With Ascension Saint Thoma (2 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 Gallatin, Tennessee
Dr. Debelak's 11 Medicare procedures are below the Gallatin average of 59. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Gallatin.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Thomas Gautsch | 97 | Knee |
| Dr. Stephen Rose | 85 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brian Koch | 78 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Paul Grutter | 25 | Hip, Knee |
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