Dr. Michael Reyes, M.D.
Contact & Location
907-561-3211
Soldotna, AK 99669
Anchorage, AK 99508
Dr. Reyes performs more knee replacement procedures than 69% of orthopedic surgeons in Alaska, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #7 of 23 ranked knee surgeons in Alaska.
About Dr. Reyes
Practice. Dr. Michael Reyes is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Soldotna, Alaska. The latest annual CMS data records 55 knee replacements and 42 hip replacements, 97 procedures in all. That is #7 in Alaska for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2018 to 2024, 7 years. Volume rose from 51 procedures a year to 97, up 90%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 55 procedures is above the national average of 45.
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 | 24 | 27 |
| 2019 | 35 | 50 |
| 2020 | 38 | 44 |
| 2021 | 31 | 49 |
| 2022 | 38 | 61 |
| 2023 | 32 | 77 |
| 2024 | 42 | 55 |
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. 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. Reyes Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Alaska state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Reyes's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 7 years, increasing 90% from 51 procedures in 2018 to 97 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Recovery Timeline: Week-by-Week ExpectationsA detailed week-by-week guide covering pain levels, mobility milestones, physical therapy progression, and when to expect a return to daily activities.
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.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after knee replacement surgery:
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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 97 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Alaska average of 67 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Reyes ranks #6 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 (55 cases) and hip replacement (42 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Reyes with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Reyes ranks #7 in Alaska for knee replacement with 55 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 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, which puts Dr. Reyes's total volume across all insurers at roughly 320 to 410 procedures against the 97 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. Reyes's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Reyes's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 51 procedures in 2018 to 97 in the most recent data, a 90% increase over 7 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 (55 cases), hip replacement (42 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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