Dr. Erik Woelber
Contact & Location
Anchorage, AK 99508
Dr. Erik Woelber is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Anchorage, Alaska. A Medicare provider since 2017, Dr. Woelber has performed 14 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#10 in Alaska) and 11 knee replacements, for a combined total of 25 procedures.
In Alaska, Dr. Woelber performs below average in hip (14 vs 27 avg), below average in knee (11 vs 36 avg).
Dr. Woelber's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (14 cases) and knee replacements (11 cases).
Anchorage is home to 18 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Anchorage area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Woelber first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Woelber's 14 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,526 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Woelber Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Alaska state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Woelber has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Woelber
How does Dr. Woelber's procedure volume compare to other Alaska surgeons?
Dr. Woelber has performed 25 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Alaska average is 52 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Woelber ranks #18 out of 27 orthopedic surgeons in Alaska.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Woelber perform?
Dr. Woelber's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (14 cases) and knee replacement (11 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Woelber with hip replacement surgery?
Dr. Woelber ranks #10 in Alaska for hip replacement with 14 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 27 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Woelber 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. Woelber represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Woelber's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 25 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Woelber perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Woelber's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (14 cases), knee replacement (11 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Woelber affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Woelber is affiliated with Bartlett Regional Hospital, Alaska Regional Hospital, Providence Alaska Medical Center, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium.
How does Dr. Woelber compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Anchorage?
Among the 18 orthopedic surgeons in Anchorage, Dr. Woelber ranks #12 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Anchorage has 187 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Woelber practices?
Bartlett Regional Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); 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). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Anchorage, Alaska
Dr. Woelber's 25 Medicare procedures are below the Anchorage average of 93. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Anchorage.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Douglas Prevost | 187 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Tucker Drury | 124 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Paynter | 110 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Ian Brimhall | 84 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Bradley Sparks | 64 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Elisha Powell | 56 | Hip, Knee |
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