Dr. Thomas Herschmiller, MBBS (MD EQUIVALENT)
Contact & Location
360-565-0999
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Dr. Herschmiller performs more knee replacement procedures than 72% of orthopedic surgeons in Washington, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #40 of 146 ranked knee surgeons in Washington.
About Dr. Herschmiller
Practice. Dr. Thomas Herschmiller is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Port Angeles, Washington. The latest annual CMS data records 50 knee replacements and 34 hip replacements, 84 procedures in all. That is #40 in Washington for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2009.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2016 to 2024, 9 years. Volume rose from 51 procedures a year to 84, up 65%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 50 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Port Angeles has 2 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 | 25 | 26 |
| 2017 | 19 | 32 |
| 2018 | 29 | 39 |
| 2019 | 35 | 54 |
| 2020 | 35 | 41 |
| 2021 | 33 | 48 |
| 2022 | 49 | 59 |
| 2023 | 34 | 64 |
| 2024 | 34 | 50 |
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. Herschmiller Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Washington state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Herschmiller's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 65% from 51 procedures in 2016 to 84 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Herschmiller
How does Dr. Herschmiller's procedure volume compare to other Washington surgeons?
Dr. Herschmiller has performed 84 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Washington average of 59 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Herschmiller ranks #43 out of 198 orthopedic surgeons in Washington.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Herschmiller perform?
Dr. Herschmiller's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (50 cases) and hip replacement (34 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Herschmiller in Port Angeles?
Yes. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons in Port Angeles 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 Washington surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Herschmiller 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. Herschmiller's total volume across all insurers at roughly 280 to 350 procedures against the 84 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. Herschmiller's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Herschmiller's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 51 procedures in 2016 to 84 in the most recent data, a 65% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 108 procedures in 2022.
Does Dr. Herschmiller perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Herschmiller's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (50 cases), hip replacement (34 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Herschmiller affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Herschmiller is affiliated with Olympic Medical Center, Forks Community Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Herschmiller practices?
Olympic 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 Port Angeles, Washington
Dr. Herschmiller's 84 Medicare procedures are at the Port Angeles average of 84. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Port Angeles.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Dirk Gouge | 84 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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