Dr. Benjamin Wilke, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Benjamin Wilke is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Des Moines, Iowa. In 2023, Dr. Wilke performed 82 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#15 in Iowa) and 75 hip replacements (#5 in Iowa), for a combined total of 157 procedures. This places Dr. Wilke among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Iowa.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
82 verified cases
#15 in Iowa
Hip Replacement
75 verified cases
#5 in Iowa

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Wilke

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (157 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Wilke, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 515-247-8400
450 Laurel St Ste A
Des Moines, IA 50314
NPI: 1558658559
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 15 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

Other Top Iowa Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr. David Vittetoe - Des Moines 223 procedures
Dr. Mark Isaacson - Ankeny 220 procedures
Dr. Sandeep Munjal - Cedar Rapids 214 procedures
Dr. Michael Stefl - Ames 208 procedures

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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