Dr. Adam Holzmeister, MD
Dr. Adam Holzmeister is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Boulder, Colorado. A Medicare provider since 2017, Dr. Holzmeister has performed 29 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#70 in Colorado) and 27 hip replacements, for a combined total of 56 procedures.
In Colorado, Dr. Holzmeister performs below average in knee (29 vs 49 avg), below average in hip (27 vs 38 avg).
Dr. Holzmeister's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (29 cases) and hip replacements (27 cases).
Beyond general orthopedic surgery, Dr. Holzmeister holds additional credentials in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery, reflecting subspecialty training that may benefit patients with complex joint conditions.
Boulder is home to 10 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Boulder area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Holzmeister first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Holzmeister's 29 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Holzmeister Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Colorado state average.
Contact & Location
Boulder, CO 80301
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Holzmeister 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. Holzmeister
How does Dr. Holzmeister's procedure volume compare to other Colorado surgeons?
Dr. Holzmeister has performed 56 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Colorado average of 63 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Holzmeister ranks #64 out of 165 orthopedic surgeons in Colorado.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Holzmeister perform?
Dr. Holzmeister's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (29 cases) and hip replacement (27 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Holzmeister in Boulder?
Yes. There are 10 orthopedic surgeons in Boulder 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 Colorado surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Holzmeister 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. Holzmeister's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 56 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Holzmeister perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Holzmeister's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (29 cases), hip replacement (27 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Holzmeister affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Holzmeister is affiliated with Foothills Hospital, Wray Community District Hospital.
How does Dr. Holzmeister compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Boulder?
Among the 10 orthopedic surgeons in Boulder, Dr. Holzmeister ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Boulder has 229 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Holzmeister practices?
Foothills Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Wray Community District Hospital (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 Boulder, Colorado
Dr. Holzmeister's 56 Medicare procedures are below the Boulder average of 89. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Boulder.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Clint Brian Blackwood | 229 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Austin Chen | 97 | Hip |
| Dr. Michael Repine | 73 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Erik Bowman | 70 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Rector | 55 | Hip |
| Dr. Dirk Dolbeare | 46 | Knee |
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