Dr. Peter Lammens, M.D.
Contact & Location
303-233-1223
Golden, CO 80401
Dr. Lammens performs more knee replacement procedures than 77% of orthopedic surgeons in Colorado, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #27 of 118 ranked knee surgeons in Colorado.
About Dr. Lammens
Practice. Dr. Peter Lammens is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Golden, Colorado. The latest annual CMS data records 66 knee replacements and 29 hip replacements, 95 procedures in all. That is #27 in Colorado for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume has held between 53 and 97 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 66 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Golden has 13 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 | 35 | 54 |
| 2014 | 32 | 49 |
| 2015 | 23 | 30 |
| 2016 | 24 | 51 |
| 2017 | 36 | 44 |
| 2018 | 37 | 48 |
| 2019 | 31 | 44 |
| 2020 | 31 | 37 |
| 2021 | 39 | 37 |
| 2022 | 39 | 41 |
| 2023 | 38 | 59 |
| 2024 | 29 | 66 |
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. Lammens Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Colorado state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Lammens's procedure volume has been consistent across 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 53 to 97 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Lammens
How does Dr. Lammens's procedure volume compare to other Colorado surgeons?
Dr. Lammens has performed 95 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Colorado average of 64 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Lammens ranks #35 out of 169 orthopedic surgeons in Colorado.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Lammens perform?
Dr. Lammens's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (66 cases) and hip replacement (29 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Lammens in Golden?
Yes. There are 13 orthopedic surgeons in Golden 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. Lammens 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. Lammens's total volume across all insurers at roughly 320 to 400 procedures against the 95 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. Lammens's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Lammens's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 53 to 97 procedures per year between 2013 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Does Dr. Lammens perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Lammens's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (66 cases), hip replacement (29 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Lammens affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Lammens is affiliated with Orthocolorado Hosp At St Anthony Med Campus, St Anthony Hospital.
How does Dr. Lammens compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Golden?
Among the 13 orthopedic surgeons in Golden, Dr. Lammens ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Golden has 184 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Lammens practices?
Orthocolorado Hosp At St Anthony Med Campus (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); St Anthony 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Golden, Colorado
Dr. Lammens's 95 Medicare procedures are below the Golden average of 101. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Golden.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jesse Chrastil | 184 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeremy Kinder | 113 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Thomas | 102 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Peter Gold | 89 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joshua Shapiro | 66 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Nimesh Patel | 60 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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