Dr. Douglas Prevost, M.D.
Contact & Location
907-563-3145
Anchorage, AK 99508
Dr. Prevost performs more knee replacement procedures than 86% of orthopedic surgeons in Alaska, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #3 of 23 ranked knee surgeons in Alaska.
About Dr. Prevost
Practice. Dr. Douglas Prevost is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Anchorage, Alaska. The latest annual CMS data records 79 knee replacements, 75 hip replacements, and 11 shoulder replacements, 165 procedures in all. That is #3 in Alaska for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 71 procedures a year to 165, up 132%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 79 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Anchorage has 18 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 22 | 33 | 16 |
| 2014 | 30 | 33 | 18 |
| 2015 | 33 | 38 | 15 |
| 2016 | 49 | 54 | 14 |
| 2017 | 42 | 37 | 0 |
| 2018 | 39 | 38 | 0 |
| 2019 | 37 | 38 | 14 |
| 2020 | 73 | 75 | 16 |
| 2021 | 93 | 72 | 15 |
| 2022 | 85 | 84 | 12 |
| 2023 | 89 | 84 | 14 |
| 2024 | 75 | 79 | 11 |
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims are one payer stream among several, and the share they represent differs by procedure. In 2024 it was 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement. Each verified count above is divided by its own procedure's range, and the results are added, to estimate total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count is the definitive, audited figure; this is a range derived from published national volume projections, not a measurement, and an individual practice can sit well outside it: how these ranges are derived, and their sources.
How Dr. Prevost Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Alaska state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Prevost's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 132% from 71 procedures in 2013 to 165 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. Prevost
How does Dr. Prevost's procedure volume compare to other Alaska surgeons?
Dr. Prevost has performed 165 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Alaska average of 67 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Prevost ranks #3 out of 27 orthopedic surgeons in Alaska.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Prevost perform?
Dr. Prevost performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (79 cases), hip replacement (75 cases), shoulder replacement (11 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
How experienced is Dr. Prevost with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Prevost ranks #3 in Alaska for knee replacement with 79 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 27 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Prevost in Anchorage?
Yes. There are 18 orthopedic surgeons in Anchorage in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all Alaska surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Prevost represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on 2024 Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Medicare fee-for-service is only one payer stream, and the share of national volume it represents differs by procedure. In 2024 the share was 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Prevost's total volume across all insurers at roughly 540 to 680 procedures against the 165 verified here. Those shares are derived from published national volume projections rather than quoted from a single publication, and they are estimates with real uncertainty. The OrthoProcedures methodology page shows the full derivation, the sources, and the limits at orthoprocedures.com/data-methodology.html.
Has Dr. Prevost's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Prevost's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 71 procedures in 2013 to 165 in the most recent data, a 132% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 187 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Prevost perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Prevost's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (79 cases), hip replacement (75 cases), shoulder replacement (11 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Prevost among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Prevost affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Prevost is affiliated with Alaska Regional Hospital, Providence Alaska Medical Center, South Peninsula Hospital, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, Central Peninsula General Hospital.
How does Dr. Prevost compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Anchorage?
Among the 18 orthopedic surgeons in Anchorage, Dr. Prevost ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Prevost is among the highest-volume surgeons in Anchorage.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Prevost practices?
Alaska Regional Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Providence Alaska Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); South Peninsula Hospital (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Anchorage, Alaska
Dr. Prevost's 165 Medicare procedures are above the Anchorage average of 144. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Anchorage.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Bryan Haughom | 229 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Bradley Sparks | 213 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Thomas Paynter | 140 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Tucker Drury | 104 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ian Brimhall | 89 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Elisha Powell | 67 | Hip, Knee |
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