Dr. Jonathan Swindle, D.O.
Dr. Jonathan Swindle is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Monroe, Wisconsin. Dr. Swindle has performed 22 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#102 in Wisconsin) and 21 hip replacements, for a combined total of 43 procedures.
In Wisconsin, Dr. Swindle performs below average in knee (22 vs 37 avg), below average in hip (21 vs 29 avg).
Dr. Swindle's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (22 cases) and hip replacements (21 cases).
Dr. Swindle is the only orthopedic surgeon in Monroe 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. Swindle extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 13 to 43 in the most recent data, a 231% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Swindle's 22 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Swindle Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Wisconsin state average.
Contact & Location
Monroe, WI 53566
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Swindle's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 231% from 13 procedures in 2013 to 43 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. Swindle
How does Dr. Swindle's procedure volume compare to other Wisconsin surgeons?
Dr. Swindle has performed 43 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Wisconsin average of 52 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Swindle ranks #84 out of 185 orthopedic surgeons in Wisconsin.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Swindle perform?
Dr. Swindle's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (22 cases) and hip replacement (21 cases).
Where is Dr. Swindle's practice located?
Dr. Swindle practices in Monroe, Wisconsin. The office is located at 515 22nd Ave, Monroe, WI 53566. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Swindle for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Swindle 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. Swindle's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 43 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Swindle's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Swindle's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 13 procedures in 2013 to 43 in the most recent data, a 231% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 50 procedures in 2016.
Does Dr. Swindle perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Swindle's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (22 cases), hip replacement (21 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Swindle affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Swindle is affiliated with Ssm Health Monroe Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Swindle practices?
Ssm Health Monroe Hospital (4 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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