Dr. Brent Woodbury, M.D.
Contact & Location
Fort Madison, IA 52627
Dr. Brent Woodbury is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Fort Madison, Iowa. A Medicare provider since 2007, Dr. Woodbury has completed 49 knee replacements (#37 in Iowa), 23 shoulder replacements, and 17 hip replacements, totaling 89 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Iowa, Dr. Woodbury performs near average in knee (49 vs 48 avg), near average in shoulder (23 vs 26 avg), below average in hip (17 vs 36 avg).
Dr. Woodbury performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (49 cases), followed by shoulder replacements (23) and hip replacements (17).
Dr. Woodbury is the only orthopedic surgeon in Fort Madison represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Woodbury extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 25 to 89 in the most recent data, a 256% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Woodbury's 49 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
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. Woodbury Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Iowa state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Woodbury's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 256% from 25 procedures in 2013 to 89 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. Woodbury
How does Dr. Woodbury's procedure volume compare to other Iowa surgeons?
Dr. Woodbury has performed 89 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Iowa average of 73 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Woodbury ranks #31 out of 105 orthopedic surgeons in Iowa.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Woodbury perform?
Dr. Woodbury performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (49 cases), shoulder replacement (23 cases), hip replacement (17 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Where is Dr. Woodbury's practice located?
Dr. Woodbury practices in Fort Madison, Iowa. The office is located at 5409 Avenue O, Fort Madison, IA 52627. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Woodbury for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Woodbury 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. Woodbury's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 89 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Woodbury's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Woodbury's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 25 procedures in 2013 to 89 in the most recent data, a 256% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 104 procedures in 2022.
Does Dr. Woodbury perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Woodbury's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (49 cases), shoulder replacement (23 cases), hip replacement (17 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Woodbury among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Woodbury affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Woodbury is affiliated with Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, Henry County Health Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Woodbury practices?
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Henry County Health Center (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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