About
JOEL VIRKLER, D.O. is an orthopedic surgery located at 1411 S CREASY LN in LAFAYETTE, IN.
Joel Virkler is one of 17 orthopedic providers listed in LAFAYETTE, IN on AdvOrtho.
Practice at a glance
In 2024, 51% of Joel Virkler's identifiable Medicare procedure volume was hip work. Their most frequent service was aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint for 143 Medicare patients.
Distinct procedures
3
Medicare patients
241
busiest single service
Care setting
96% office
mostly outpatient
Most-performed procedures, 2024
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
216
143 patients · above the state median of 107
Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis
46
45 patients · above the state median of 26
Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee
44
42 patients · near the state median of 33
Training and practice
Joel Virkler has been in practice since 2009, after graduating from At Still University of Health Sciences, College of Osteo Med, Kirksville.
- Practices with Orthopaedics-Indianapolis Inc (357 clinicians)
- Affiliated with Franciscan Health Crawfordsville, Franciscan Health Lafayette and Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc
Registry record
- Licensed in Indiana
- Practices within a group or organization
Where this comes from
Procedure volumes:CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, 2024. Fee-for-service claims only, so they exclude privately insured, Medicare Advantage and pediatric patients - volume is not comparable across practices with different patient mixes. These are billing records, not outcomes.
Training and practice: CMS Doctors and Clinicians list. A graduation year is when training finished, not years of orthopedic experience or a board certification. Affiliations come from Medicare enrollment and may be incomplete.
Registry details: NPPES. Subspecialties are self-reported at registration, not a board certification.
Credentials: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
A DO degree indicates completion of an osteopathic medical program, which includes the same medical training as an MD with additional emphasis on the musculoskeletal system and osteopathic manipulative treatment. DOs are fully licensed physicians who can prescribe medication, perform surgery, and specialize in any medical field including orthopedic surgery.
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