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Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

Ohio State University College of Medicine

Professional interests include: bursitis, hip problems, hip arthritis, and more.

3535 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43214

(614) 566-5000

Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD is an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in City, OH specializing in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD is affiliated with Orthopedic One and Ohio Health.

Office Locations

1325 Stringtown Road Suite 100 Grove
City, OH 43123

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Orthopedic One

3535 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43214

(614) 566-5000

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4605 Sawmill Road
Upper Arlington, OH 43220

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Ohio Health

4605 Sawmill Road Suite 101
Columbus, OH 43220

(614) 827-8700

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Some issues Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD can help you with:

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

total knee replacement

By Affordability:

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Ohio, Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD performed more total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for ankle MRI, hip MRI, joint MRI, knee MRI, lower extremity MRI, and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

joint imaging

In 2023, Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD performed more joint imaging procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Ohio.

Top 25%

By Volume:

joint reconstruction

knee X-ray

reconstructive surgery

In 2012, Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD performed more joint reconstruction, knee X-ray, and reconstructive surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Ohio.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in City, OH during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	228
doctor visit	555
hip imaging	388
injections	228
joint surgery	201
lower extremity surgery	201
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	119
musculoskeletal imaging	750
pelvic imaging	237
reconstructive surgery	201
X-rays	857

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in City, OH during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	196
doctor visit	594
hip imaging	365
injections	196
joint surgery	172
lower extremity surgery	172
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	87
musculoskeletal imaging	730
pelvic imaging	252
reconstructive surgery	172
X-rays	879

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	341

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	496
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	182
85 and over	65
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD in 2013

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in City, OH during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	206
doctor visit	564
hip imaging	346
injections	206
joint surgery	191
lower extremity surgery	191
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	79
musculoskeletal imaging	700
pelvic imaging	245
reconstructive surgery	191
X-rays	849

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	354

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	506
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	269
From 75 to 84	187
85 and over	61
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD in 2014

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in City, OH during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, hip imaging and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	125
doctor visit	421
hip imaging	261
injections	125
joint surgery	194
lower extremity surgery	194
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	79
musculoskeletal imaging	591
pelvic imaging	170
reconstructive surgery	194
X-rays	648

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD.

**Gender**
Male	320
Female	590

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	844
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	482
From 75 to 84	296
85 and over	96
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	26
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in City, OH during 2016 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	139
doctor visit	568
hip imaging	91
injections	139
joint surgery	245
lower extremity surgery	245
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	91
musculoskeletal imaging	529
reconstructive surgery	245
X-rays	405

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	368

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	528
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	332
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	51
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in City, OH during 2017 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	137
doctor visit	542
hip imaging	107
injections	137
joint surgery	182
lower extremity surgery	182
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	107
musculoskeletal imaging	462
reconstructive surgery	182
X-rays	334

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD.

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	347

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	516
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	167
85 and over	43
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in City, OH during 2018 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	123
doctor visit	531
hip imaging	103
injections	123
joint surgery	192
lower extremity surgery	192
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	103
musculoskeletal imaging	439
reconstructive surgery	192
X-rays	315

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	332

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	499
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	309
From 75 to 84	163
85 and over	52
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in City, OH during 2019 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	92
doctor visit	372
hip imaging	70
injections	92
joint surgery	128
lower extremity surgery	128
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	70
musculoskeletal imaging	311
reconstructive surgery	128
X-rays	220

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	263

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	365
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	0
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	27
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in City, OH during 2020 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	109
doctor visit	373
hip imaging	54
injections	109
joint surgery	98
lower extremity surgery	98
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	54
musculoskeletal imaging	278
reconstructive surgery	98
X-rays	224

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	234

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	339
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD in 2020

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in City, OH during 2021 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	136
doctor visit	368
hip imaging	62
injections	136
joint surgery	113
lower extremity surgery	113
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	62
musculoskeletal imaging	305
reconstructive surgery	113
X-rays	243

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	331
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	22
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in City, OH during 2022 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	186
doctor visit	380
hip imaging	52
injections	186
joint surgery	97
lower extremity surgery	97
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	52
musculoskeletal imaging	322
reconstructive surgery	97
X-rays	270

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	343
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	154
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD in 2022

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in City, OH during 2023 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	143
doctor visit	364
hip imaging	26
injections	143
joint surgery	106
lower extremity surgery	106
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	26
musculoskeletal imaging	253
reconstructive surgery	106
X-rays	227

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	237

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	334
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in City, OH were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, pelvic imaging and hip imaging.

aspiration	151
doctor visit	469
hip imaging	160
injections	151
joint surgery	159
lower extremity surgery	159
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	77
musculoskeletal imaging	472
pelvic imaging	226
reconstructive surgery	159
X-rays	455

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD.

**Gender**
Female	296
Male	164

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	425
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	6

**Age**
85 and over	30
75 to 84	154
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	248

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	3
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed residency at Akron General Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine

Residency: Akron General Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Orthopedic One

Ohio Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in City, OH.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2018-05-29

My right knee was replaced by Dr Melaragno with no complications. He and his staff were professional, prompt and caring.  Nurses in the hospital were able to distinguish his surgery by the clean wound and lack of blood loss. I recommend him for consideration.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Paul G. Melaragno, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Holding Inc	$2,200 Knee $2,171	Hip $29
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$2,129 KNEES $2,042	mymobility Platform $87
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$1,500 Recon Knees $1,500
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$266 Knee $165	$101
Stryker Corporation	$118 $118
Other	$92 CONMED Generators $22	Zynrelef $14	Tresiba $11	Exparel $11	$35

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$5,587
Food and Beverage	$645
Education	$38
Gift	$35

Biography

Dr. Paul Melaragno's area of specialization is adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. His clinical interests include knee arthritis, outpatient care, and knee arthroscopy. Dr. Melaragno is affiliated with Riverside Methodist Hospital and Orthopedic One. He attended Ohio State University College of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at Akron General Medical Center. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Melaragno include: Best Doctors and Castle Connolly Top Doctors.