Dr. Michael Reyes, MD
Dr. Michael Reyes is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Soldotna, Alaska. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Reyes has performed 77 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#2 in Alaska) and 32 hip replacements, for a combined total of 109 procedures.
In Alaska, Dr. Reyes performs well above average in knee (77 vs 36 avg), near average in hip (32 vs 27 avg).
Dr. Reyes's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (77 cases) and hip replacements (32 cases).
Dr. Reyes is the only orthopedic surgeon in Soldotna represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Reyes extend back to 2018, covering 6 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 51 to 109 in the most recent data, a 114% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Reyes's 77 verified procedures is above the national average of 45.
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. Reyes Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Alaska state average.
Contact & Location
Soldotna, AK 99669
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Reyes's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 6 years, increasing 114% from 51 procedures in 2018 to 109 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. Reyes
How does Dr. Reyes's procedure volume compare to other Alaska surgeons?
Dr. Reyes has performed 109 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Alaska average of 52 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Reyes ranks #4 out of 27 orthopedic surgeons in Alaska.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Reyes perform?
Dr. Reyes's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (77 cases) and hip replacement (32 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Reyes with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Reyes ranks #2 in Alaska for knee replacement with 77 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 27 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Reyes's practice located?
Dr. Reyes practices in Soldotna, Alaska. The office is located at 240 Hospital Pl Ste 204b, Soldotna, AK 99669. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Reyes for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Reyes 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. Reyes's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 109 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Reyes's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Reyes's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 51 procedures in 2018 to 109 in the most recent data, a 114% increase over 6 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 109 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Reyes perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Reyes's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (77 cases), hip replacement (32 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Reyes affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Reyes is affiliated with Central Peninsula General Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Reyes practices?
Central Peninsula General Hospital (1 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.
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