Dr. Eleanor Vonstade, MD
Contact & Location
Aspen, CO 81611
Dr. Eleanor Vonstade is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Aspen, Colorado. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Vonstade has performed 31 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #70 in Colorado.
In Colorado, Dr. Vonstade performs below average in knee (31 vs 48 avg).
Dr. Vonstade's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 31 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Dr. Vonstade is the only orthopedic surgeon in Aspen represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area. Dr. Vonstade also maintains hospital privileges in WY and NE, indicating a regional practice that extends beyond Colorado.
Medicare records for Dr. Vonstade extend back to 2013, covering 6 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 13 to 31 in the most recent data, a 138% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Vonstade's 31 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 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. Vonstade Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Colorado state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Vonstade's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 6 years, increasing 138% from 13 procedures in 2013 to 31 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. Vonstade
How does Dr. Vonstade's procedure volume compare to other Colorado surgeons?
Dr. Vonstade has performed 31 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Colorado average is 64 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Vonstade ranks #116 out of 169 orthopedic surgeons in Colorado.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Vonstade perform?
Dr. Vonstade's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 31 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Vonstade's practice located?
Dr. Vonstade practices in Aspen, Colorado. The office is located at 100 E Main St, Aspen, CO 81611. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Vonstade for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Vonstade 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. Vonstade's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 31 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Vonstade's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Vonstade's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 13 procedures in 2013 to 31 in the most recent data, a 138% increase over 6 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 31 procedures in 2024.
Which hospitals is Dr. Vonstade affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Vonstade is affiliated with Community Hospital, Sidney Regional Medical Center, Platte County Hospital. Dr. Vonstade maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Vonstade practices?
Community Hospital (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Sidney Regional Medical Center (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Platte County Hospital (4 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.
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