Contact & Location
907-796-8198
Juneau, AK 99801
Dr. Woelber performs more knee replacement procedures than 26% of orthopedic surgeons in Alaska, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #17 of 23 ranked knee surgeons in Alaska.
About Dr. Woelber
Practice. Dr. Erik Woelber is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Juneau, Alaska. The latest annual CMS data records 18 hip replacements and 16 knee replacements, 34 procedures in all. That is #12 in Alaska for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2017.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2022 to 2024, 3 years. Volume peaked at 43 in 2022 and stands at 34 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 18 procedures is below the national average of 36. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 14 | 29 |
| 2023 | 14 | 11 |
| 2024 | 18 | 16 |
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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee 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. Woelber Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Alaska state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Woelber's recorded volume peaked at 43 procedures in 2022 and stood at 34 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Hip Replacement
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Nutrition and Recovery After Joint ReplacementHow protein intake, anti-inflammatory foods, hydration, and targeted supplements support bone healing and tissue repair after surgery.
Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
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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 34 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Alaska average is 67 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Woelber ranks #20 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 (18 cases) and knee replacement (16 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Woelber with hip replacement surgery?
Dr. Woelber ranks #12 in Alaska for hip replacement with 18 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 27 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Woelber's practice located?
Dr. Woelber practices in Juneau, Alaska. The office is located at 3250 Hospital Dr, Juneau, AK 99801. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Woelber for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Woelber 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Woelber's total volume across all insurers at roughly 110 to 140 procedures against the 34 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. Woelber's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Woelber's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 43 procedures in 2022 and was 34 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Does Dr. Woelber perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Woelber's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (18 cases), knee replacement (16 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, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium, Providence Alaska Medical Center, Petersburg Medical Center.
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); Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Patient Resources & Verification
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