Contact & Location
414-649-6000
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Dr. Knight performs more hip replacement procedures than 52% of orthopedic surgeons in Wisconsin, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #54 of 113 ranked hip surgeons in Wisconsin.
About Dr. Knight
Practice. Dr. Benjamin Knight is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The latest annual CMS data records 27 hip replacements and 22 knee replacements, 49 procedures in all. That is #54 in Wisconsin for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2017.
Trend. Dr. Knight 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, 27 procedures is below the national average of 36. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Milwaukee has 16 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 49 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. Knight Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Wisconsin 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.
Prehabilitation: Preparing Your Body for SurgeryEvidence-based exercises and lifestyle adjustments that can improve surgical outcomes and speed recovery when started weeks before your procedure.
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.
Medicare Bundled Payment Programs for Joint ReplacementHow bundled payment models affect your joint replacement costs and care coordination, and what it means for hospital and surgeon selection.
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. Knight
How does Dr. Knight's procedure volume compare to other Wisconsin surgeons?
Dr. Knight has performed 49 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Wisconsin average of 51 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Knight ranks #81 out of 189 orthopedic surgeons in Wisconsin.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Knight perform?
Dr. Knight's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (27 cases) and knee replacement (22 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Knight in Milwaukee?
Yes. There are 16 orthopedic surgeons in Milwaukee 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 Wisconsin surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Knight 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. Knight's total volume across all insurers at roughly 160 to 200 procedures against the 49 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. Knight perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Knight's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (27 cases), knee replacement (22 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Knight affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Knight is affiliated with Aurora St Lukes Medical Center, Aurora Medical Ctr Kenosha, Aurora Medical Center, Orthopaedic Hospital Of Wisconsin, Aurora West Allis Medical Center.
How does Dr. Knight compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Milwaukee?
Among the 16 orthopedic surgeons in Milwaukee, Dr. Knight ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Milwaukee has 181 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Knight practices?
Aurora St Lukes Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Aurora Medical Ctr Kenosha (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Aurora Medical Center (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 Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Dr. Knight's 49 Medicare procedures are below the Milwaukee average of 82. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Milwaukee.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Christopher Evanich | 181 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Nicholas Webber | 132 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Patrick Jost | 65 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Navjot Kohli | 53 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Edward Nelsen-Freund | 50 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Neilson | 41 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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