Dr. Jared Michalson, M.D.
Contact & Location
402-376-2525
Valentine, NE 69201
Denver, CO 80230
Dr. Michalson performs more knee replacement procedures than 50% of orthopedic surgeons in Colorado, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #59 of 118 ranked knee surgeons in Colorado.
About Dr. Michalson
Practice. Dr. Jared Michalson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Denver, Colorado. The latest annual CMS data records 36 knee replacements and 20 hip replacements, 56 procedures in all. That is #59 in Colorado for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 11 years. Volume rose from 42 procedures a year to 56, up 33%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 36 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Denver has 21 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 | 13 | 29 |
| 2015 | 21 | 25 |
| 2016 | 0 | 31 |
| 2017 | 24 | 33 |
| 2018 | 19 | 29 |
| 2019 | 21 | 23 |
| 2020 | 20 | 19 |
| 2021 | 16 | 24 |
| 2022 | 16 | 23 |
| 2023 | 19 | 31 |
| 2024 | 20 | 36 |
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. Michalson Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Colorado state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Michalson's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 33% from 42 procedures in 2014 to 56 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. Michalson
How does Dr. Michalson's procedure volume compare to other Colorado surgeons?
Dr. Michalson has performed 56 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Colorado average of 64 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Michalson ranks #72 out of 169 orthopedic surgeons in Colorado.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Michalson perform?
Dr. Michalson's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (36 cases) and hip replacement (20 cases).
Where is Dr. Michalson's practice located?
Dr. Michalson's current practice address is in Valentine, NE. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Michalson's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Denver, Colorado.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Michalson 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. Michalson's total volume across all insurers at roughly 190 to 240 procedures against the 56 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. Michalson's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Michalson's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 42 procedures in 2014 to 56 in the most recent data, a 33% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 57 procedures in 2017.
Does Dr. Michalson perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Michalson's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (36 cases), hip replacement (20 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Michalson affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Michalson is affiliated with Hca Healthone Aurora.
How does Dr. Michalson compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Denver?
Among the 21 orthopedic surgeons in Denver, Dr. Michalson ranks #11 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Denver has 129 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Michalson practices?
Hca Healthone Aurora (3 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Denver, Colorado
Dr. Michalson's 56 Medicare procedures are below the Denver average of 98. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Denver.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Brian Larkin | 129 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Todd Miner | 112 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Dennis Chang | 105 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Edward Parks | 103 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Charlie Yang | 92 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jason Jennings | 91 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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