This database was last updated in July 2015 and is based on data from 2009 to 2013. It should only be used as a historical snapshot.
BEAUMONT HEALTH SYSTEM
- 3601 W THIRTEEN MILE RD, ROYAL OAK, MICHIGAN, 48073, PHONE: 248-898-5000
How Surgeons at This Hospital Perform, by Procedure
An individual surgeon who performs this procedure at this hospital.
At least one surgeon performing this procedure has a high adjusted rate of complications.
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How we calculated these rates: Guided by top researchers and doctors, ProPublica used Medicare data from 2009-2013 to identify cases where a patient died in the hospital or had to be readmitted within 30 days for a problem related to one of these elective procedures. We then calculated complication rates for surgeons, carefully accounting for differences in patient health, age and hospital quality. These rates are calculated using data from Medicare records, which do not include patients with private insurance or in another program like Medicaid. A surgeon’s rate spans all hospitals at which he or she operates and is not unique to a given hospital. Read our methodology »
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Knee Replacement
Total knee replacement (ICD-9-CM code 81.54)
Replace diseased knee joint with an artificial knee. The most common reason for a knee replacement is osteoarthritis, which is a breakdown of the cartilage in the joint. More information 
LIGE KAPLAN »
PERRY GREENE »
DONALD KNAPKE »
JEFFREY SHAPIRO »
TYRONE COBB »
ZACHARY ENDRESS »
DAVID MAYO »
THOMAS DITKOFF »
JAMES VERNER »
LAURENCE ULREY »
KENNETH JURIST »
MICHAEL HUBERS »
JEROME WIATER »
JERRY MATLEN »
LANE BROWN »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
DAVID MONTGOMERY, MARK FRIEDLAND MD PC, KIMBERLY LES, LUCY COCCIMIGLIO, JAMES ROBBINS, ALLAN GRANT, ROBERT JURY, JOHN SAMANI, PATRICK WIATER
Hospital Misattributions:
This hospital also billed Medicare for fewer than 11 cases of this procedure that were attributed to non-surgeons. Because the surgeon’s identity is uncertain, we do not report them. Of these cases, 0 resulted in complications.
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Hip Replacement
Total hip replacement (ICD-9-CM code 81.51)
Replace diseased hip joint with an artificial hip joint. The most common reason for a hip replacement is osteoarthritis, which is a breakdown of the cartilage in the joint. More information
MICHAEL HUBERS »
JAMES VERNER »
DONALD KNAPKE »
LIGE KAPLAN »
JEROME WIATER »
DAVID MAYO »
PERRY GREENE »
LANE BROWN »
JOHN SCHIMPKE »
JERRY MATLEN »
LAURENCE ULREY »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
DAVID MONTGOMERY, KIMBERLY LES, LUCY COCCIMIGLIO, JEFFREY FISCHGRUND, THOMAS DITKOFF, PATRICK WIATER
Hospital Misattributions:
This hospital also billed Medicare for fewer than 11 cases of this procedure that were attributed to non-surgeons. Because the surgeon’s identity is uncertain, we do not report them. Of these cases, 0 resulted in complications.
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Gallbladder Removal, Laparoscopic
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (ICD-9-CM code 51.23)
Minimally invasive gallbladder removal. This is performed most commonly when gallstones are blocking the flow of bile. More information
R KOLACHALAM »
JAMES COURTNEY »
MARK HERMAN »
MICHAEL LUCAS »
JAMES ROBBINS »
RANDY JANCZYK »
DAVID CHENGELIS »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
JULIE KOFFRON, KEVIN KRAUSE, MARK FRIKKER, PETER CZAKO, CLAIRE PEEPLES, MARIO VILLALBA, FELICIA IVASCU, GREG HOWELLS, MARIO VILLALBA, ROBERT JURY, EDUARDO PHILLIPS
Hospital Misattributions:
This hospital also billed Medicare for fewer than 11 cases of this procedure that were attributed to non-surgeons. Because the surgeon’s identity is uncertain, we do not report them. Of these cases, 0 resulted in complications.
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Lumbar Spinal Fusion, Posterior Column and Approach
Fusing two or more vertebrae in the lower back; performed on the back of the spine, incision in the back (ICD-9-CM code 81.07)
The fusing of two or more vertebrae in the lower back, performed on the back portion of the spine. One of the most common reasons is the narrowing of the space between the vertebrae, which puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves, causing pain. It can also be done because of disc degeneration or a condition where one bone in the back slides forward over the bone below it. More information
MIGUELANGELO PEREZ CRUET »
DAVID MONTGOMERY »
DANIEL PARK »
JEFFREY FISCHGRUND »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
FREDRICK JUNN, FERNANDO DIAZ, EERIC TRUUMEES, BRADLEY HALL, DANIEL FAHIM, LAWRENCE KURZ, RICHARD VEYNA, KAROL ZAKALIK, PHILLIP FRIEDMAN, RICKY OLSON, DANIEL PIEPER
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Lumbar Spinal Fusion, Anterior Column, Posterior Approach
Fusing two or more vertebrae in the lower back; performed on the front of the spine, incision in the back (ICD-9-CM code 81.08)
The fusing of two or more vertebrae in the lower back, performed on the front portion of the spine. One of the most common reasons is the narrowing of the space between the vertebrae, which puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves, causing pain. It can also be done because of disc degeneration or a condition where one bone in the back slides forward over the bone below it. More information
DAVID MONTGOMERY »
MIGUELANGELO PEREZ CRUET »
EERIC TRUUMEES »
JEFFREY FISCHGRUND »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
FREDRICK JUNN, DANIEL PARK, JAD KHALIL, FERNANDO DIAZ, BRADLEY HALL, DANIEL FAHIM, LAWRENCE KURZ, KAROL ZAKALIK, PHILLIP FRIEDMAN, OMAR QAHWASH, RICKY OLSON, DAVID CHENGELIS, CHETAN PATEL
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Prostate Removal
Radical prostatectomy (ICD-9-CM code 60.5)
The removal of the entire prostate gland via the open or laparoscopic or robotic method. Usually performed to treat prostate cancer. More information
DAVID WOOD »
JAMES RELLE »
JASON HAFRON »
SANJEEV KAUL »
SUGANDH SHETTY »
RICHARD SARLE »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
WILLIAM SPENCER, RONALD RUBENSTEIN, BRADLEY ROSENBERG, SCOTT SIRCUS, HOWARD KORMAN, BRIAN SEIFMAN, JAY HOLLANDER, SYED JAFRI, RICHARD BENNETT, KENNETH KERNEN
Hospital Misattributions:
This hospital also billed Medicare for fewer than 11 cases of this procedure that were attributed to non-surgeons. Because the surgeon’s identity is uncertain, we do not report them. Of these cases, 0 resulted in complications.
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Prostate Resection
Other transurethral prostatectomy (ICD-9-CM code 60.29)
The resection and removal of a portion of the prostate through the urethra. This is most commonly done because of an enlarged prostate that may be restricting the flow of urine. More information
DONALD MOYLAN »
HOWARD KORMAN »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
WILLIAM SPENCER, RONALD RUBENSTEIN, JAMES RELLE, JASON HAFRON, PRADEEP NAGARAJU, BRADLEY ROSENBERG, MICHAEL LUTZ, MELISSA FISCHER, CHARLES KEOLEIAN, KENNETH PETERS, MITCHELL HOLLANDER, MICHAEL MACDONALD, ANANIAS DIOKNO, KENNETH GOLDMAN, FRANK BURKS, JASON GILLERAN, BRIAN SEIFMAN, LARRY SIRLS, SUGANDH SHETTY, JAY HOLLANDER, JOSE GONZALEZ, SYED JAFRI, RICHARD BENNETT, KENNETH KERNEN
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Cervical (Neck) Spinal Fusion
Other cervical fusion of the anterior column, anterior technique (ICD-9-CM code 81.02)
The fusing of two or more vertebrae of the neck, using orthopedic devices to hold them in place. Age-related breakdown or displacement of the spinal discs in the neck. More information
DAVID MONTGOMERY »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
DANIEL PARK, STEPHEN BOODIN, FERNANDO DIAZ, EERIC TRUUMEES, LAWRENCE KURZ, JEFFREY FISCHGRUND, DANIEL MICHAEL, KAROL ZAKALIK, PHILLIP FRIEDMAN, RICKY OLSON, MIGUELANGELO PEREZ CRUET, BOYD RICHARDS
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