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Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD

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Specializes in: Sports Medicine and Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Indiana University School of Medicine (1987)

Professional interests include: rotator cuff repair, fractures (broken bones), MAKOplasty, and more.

7601 W. Jefferson Boulevard
Fort Wayne, IN 46804

1-800-566-5659

Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD is a sports medicine doctor in Fort Wayne, IN specializing in sports medicine and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD is affiliated with Parkview Health, Fort Wayne Orthopedics, Lutheran Health Network and FORT WAYNE ORTHOPAEDICS, LLC.

Office Locations

Fort Wayne Orthopedics

7601 W. Jefferson Boulevard
Fort Wayne, IN 46804

1-800-566-5659

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Some issues Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, 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.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

total knee replacement

In 2012, Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD performed more major joint aspiration, major joint injection, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Indiana.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Wayne, IN during 2012 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	218
doctor visit	284
injections	218
joint surgery	36
lower extremity surgery	25
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	43
reconstructive surgery	25
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	43

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Wayne, IN during 2013 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	288
doctor visit	300
hospital care	16
injections	288
inpatient care	16
joint surgery	39
lower extremity surgery	27
minimally invasive procedures	23
musculoskeletal imaging	33
reconstructive surgery	16
upper extremity surgery	12
X-rays	33

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	299
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	167
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	36
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Wayne, IN during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	243
doctor visit	323
hip imaging	13
injections	243
joint surgery	35
lower extremity surgery	24
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	40
reconstructive surgery	24
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	40

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	287
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	33
Less than 65	44

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Wayne, IN during 2015 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	247
doctor visit	352
injections	247
joint surgery	58
lower extremity surgery	43
minimally invasive procedures	34
musculoskeletal imaging	14
reconstructive surgery	24
upper extremity surgery	15
X-rays	14

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	252
Female	422

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	610
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	356
From 75 to 84	166
85 and over	66
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD in 2015

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Wayne, IN during 2016 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	264
doctor visit	418
injections	264
joint surgery	79
lower extremity surgery	47
minimally invasive procedures	31
musculoskeletal imaging	29
reconstructive surgery	48
upper extremity surgery	32
X-rays	29

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	223

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	30
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Wayne, IN during 2017 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	235
doctor visit	403
injections	235
joint surgery	67
lower extremity surgery	36
minimally invasive procedures	15
musculoskeletal imaging	13
reconstructive surgery	52
upper extremity surgery	31
X-rays	13

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	138
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	302
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	37
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Wayne, IN during 2018 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	248
doctor visit	404
injections	248
joint surgery	36
lower extremity surgery	36
musculoskeletal imaging	13
reconstructive surgery	36
X-rays	13

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	309
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	217
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	35
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Wayne, IN during 2019 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	252
doctor visit	388
injections	252
joint surgery	70
lower extremity surgery	44
minimally invasive procedures	23
musculoskeletal imaging	16
reconstructive surgery	47
upper extremity surgery	26
X-rays	16

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	312
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	38
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Wayne, IN during 2020 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	202
doctor visit	349
injections	202
joint surgery	33
lower extremity surgery	22
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	11
reconstructive surgery	22
upper extremity surgery	11
X-rays	11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	29
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Wayne, IN during 2021 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	275
doctor visit	498
injections	275
joint surgery	33
lower extremity surgery	17
minimally invasive procedures	16
reconstructive surgery	17
upper extremity surgery	16

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	40
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Wayne, IN during 2022 were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	278
doctor visit	490
injections	278
joint surgery	65
lower extremity surgery	53
minimally invasive procedures	12
reconstructive surgery	53
upper extremity surgery	12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	334
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	33
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	4
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD treated as a sports medicine doctor in Fort Wayne, IN were aspiration, injections, joint surgery and lower extremity surgery.

aspiration	250
doctor visit	382
hip imaging	13
hospital care	16
injections	250
inpatient care	16
joint surgery	50
lower extremity surgery	34
minimally invasive procedures	18
musculoskeletal imaging	23
reconstructive surgery	33
upper extremity surgery	17
X-rays	23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	199

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	305
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	80
85 and over	34
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	187

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	8
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1987. He completed residency at Louisiana State University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Indiana.

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine (1987)

Residency: Louisiana State University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Indiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jerald L. Cooper, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Parkview Health

Fort Wayne Orthopedics

Lutheran Health Network

FORT WAYNE ORTHOPAEDICS, LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Crossroads Orthopedics, LLC	$1,117 $1,117
Stryker Corporation	$135 TRAUMA & EXTREMITIES $78	JOINT PRESERVATION $31	Surg - Neptune $26
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$127 ROSA $27	$100
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated	$125 Iovera $125
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$117 MONOVISC $64	ORTHOVISC $38	Sports Surgical $14
Other	$264 RYBELSUS $101	Duexis $79	DUEXIS-800mg Ibuprofen- 26.6mg Famotidine $31	INHANCE $26	Bone Anchors with Arthroscopic Delivery System $25	Other $3

**Types of Payments**
Education	$1,117
Food and Beverage	$768

Biography

Dr. Jerald Cooper specializes in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and sports medicine and practices in Fort Wayne, IN. Clinical interests for Dr. Cooper include ACL reconstruction, knee replacement, and knee instability. His professional affiliations include Parkview Health, Fort Wayne Orthopedics, and Lutheran Health Network. After completing medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine, Dr. Cooper performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Louisiana State University.