Dr. Michael Murphy, M.D.
Contact & Location
630-323-6116
Joliet, IL 60435
Dr. Murphy performs more hip replacement procedures than 21% of orthopedic surgeons in Virginia, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #99 of 126 ranked hip surgeons in Virginia.
About Dr. Murphy
Practice. Dr. Michael Murphy is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Arlington, Virginia. The latest annual CMS data records 20 knee replacements and 20 hip replacements, 40 procedures in all. That is #147 in Virginia for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2019.
Trend. Dr. Murphy first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 20 procedures is below the national average of 36. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Arlington has 17 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Murphy also holds hospital privileges in IL and VA, a practice that extends beyond Virginia.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 40 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee 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. Murphy Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Virginia state average.
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 Hip Replacement
If you are considering hip replacement surgery, these evidence-based guides can help you prepare and recover:
Understanding the progression from conservative treatments to surgical intervention, and how to determine when hip replacement becomes the right choice.
Questions to Ask Your Surgeon Before Joint ReplacementA practical checklist of questions covering experience, technique, hospital choice, and recovery expectations to discuss during your surgical consultation.
Rehabilitation Roadmap: Your Complete Recovery GuideA structured physical therapy progression from the first post-op exercises through full strength and mobility restoration over 3 to 6 months.
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.
Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after hip replacement surgery:
Individual recovery varies based on overall health, age, and adherence to physical therapy. View full hip replacement recovery guide and product recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Murphy
How does Dr. Murphy's procedure volume compare to other Virginia surgeons?
Dr. Murphy has performed 40 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Virginia average is 82 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Murphy ranks #140 out of 229 orthopedic surgeons in Virginia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Murphy perform?
Dr. Murphy's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (20 cases) and hip replacement (20 cases).
Where is Dr. Murphy's practice located?
Dr. Murphy's current practice address is in Joliet, IL. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Murphy's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Arlington, Virginia.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Murphy 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Murphy's total volume across all insurers at roughly 130 to 170 procedures against the 40 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.
Does Dr. Murphy perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Murphy's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (20 cases), hip replacement (20 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Murphy affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Murphy is affiliated with Silver Cross Hospital And Medical Centers, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange. Dr. Murphy maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Murphy compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Arlington?
Among the 17 orthopedic surgeons in Arlington, Dr. Murphy ranks #13 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Arlington has 280 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Murphy practices?
Silver Cross Hospital And Medical Centers (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Inova Mount Vernon Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth La Grange (5 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 Arlington, Virginia
Dr. Murphy's 40 Medicare procedures are below the Arlington average of 172. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Arlington.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Blake Peterson | 280 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Sershon | 259 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Romness | 202 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Daniel Gerscovich | 146 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Nigel Azer | 142 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William Petersen | 137 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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