Dr. Todd Hannula, MD
Dr. Todd Hannula is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Marion, Virginia. Dr. Hannula has performed 38 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#101 in Virginia) and 18 hip replacements, for a combined total of 56 procedures.
In Virginia, Dr. Hannula performs below average in knee (38 vs 58 avg), below average in hip (18 vs 47 avg).
Dr. Hannula's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (38 cases) and hip replacements (18 cases).
Dr. Hannula is the only orthopedic surgeon in Marion represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Hannula extend back to 2014, covering 10 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 30 to 56 in the most recent data, a 87% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Hannula's 38 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
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. Hannula Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Virginia state average.
Contact & Location
Marion, VA 24354
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Hannula's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 10 years, increasing 87% from 30 procedures in 2014 to 56 in the most recent data.
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. Hannula
How does Dr. Hannula's procedure volume compare to other Virginia surgeons?
Dr. Hannula has performed 56 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Virginia average is 83 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Hannula ranks #117 out of 223 orthopedic surgeons in Virginia.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Hannula perform?
Dr. Hannula's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (38 cases) and hip replacement (18 cases).
Where is Dr. Hannula's practice located?
Dr. Hannula practices in Marion, Virginia. The office is located at 1616 N Main St, Marion, VA 24354. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Hannula for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Hannula 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. Hannula's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 56 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Hannula's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Hannula's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 30 procedures in 2014 to 56 in the most recent data, a 87% increase over 10 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 63 procedures in 2022.
Does Dr. Hannula perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Hannula's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (38 cases), hip replacement (18 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Hannula affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Hannula is affiliated with Smyth County Community Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Hannula practices?
Smyth County Community Hospital (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.
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