Dr. Benjamin Knight
Contact & Location
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Dr. Benjamin Knight is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Knight has performed 27 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#54 in Wisconsin) and 22 knee replacements, for a combined total of 49 procedures.
In Wisconsin, Dr. Knight performs near average in hip (27 vs 29 avg), below average in knee (22 vs 36 avg).
Dr. Knight's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (27 cases) and knee replacements (22 cases).
Milwaukee is home to 16 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Milwaukee area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Knight first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2024. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Knight's 27 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,532 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. 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
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Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
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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 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. Knight's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 49 procedures shown here.
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, 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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