Dr. Erik Bowman, M.D.
Contact & Location
303-449-2730
Boulder, CO 80301
Omaha, NE 68198
Dr. Bowman performs more knee replacement procedures than 79% of orthopedic surgeons in Colorado, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #24 of 118 ranked knee surgeons in Colorado.
About Dr. Bowman
Practice. Dr. Erik Bowman is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Boulder, Colorado. The latest annual CMS data records 68 knee replacements and 29 hip replacements, 97 procedures in all. That is #24 in Colorado for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2014.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2021 to 2024, 4 years. Volume rose from 44 procedures a year to 97, up 120%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 68 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Boulder has 10 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
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 | 24 | 20 |
| 2022 | 19 | 35 |
| 2023 | 25 | 45 |
| 2024 | 29 | 68 |
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. Bowman Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Colorado state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Bowman's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 4 years, increasing 120% from 44 procedures in 2021 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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Bowman
How does Dr. Bowman's procedure volume compare to other Colorado surgeons?
Dr. Bowman has performed 97 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Colorado average of 64 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Bowman ranks #32 out of 169 orthopedic surgeons in Colorado.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Bowman perform?
Dr. Bowman's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (68 cases) and hip replacement (29 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Bowman 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. Bowman 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. Bowman's total volume across all insurers at roughly 330 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. Bowman's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Bowman's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 44 procedures in 2021 to 97 in the most recent data, a 120% increase over 4 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 97 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Bowman perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Bowman's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (68 cases), hip replacement (29 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Bowman affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Bowman is affiliated with Foothills Hospital, Yuma District Hospital, Melissa Memorial Hospital, Wray Community District Hospital.
How does Dr. Bowman compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Boulder?
Among the 10 orthopedic surgeons in Boulder, Dr. Bowman ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Bowman is among the highest-volume surgeons in Boulder.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Bowman practices?
Foothills Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Melissa Memorial Hospital (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Boulder, Colorado
Dr. Bowman's 97 Medicare procedures are above the Boulder average of 94. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Boulder.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Clint Brian Blackwood | 213 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Austin Chen | 99 | Hip |
| Dr. James Rector | 68 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Dirk Dolbeare | 65 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Repine | 64 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Adam Holzmeister | 53 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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