Dr. Brent Woodbury, M.D.
Contact & Location
319-376-2134
Fort Madison, IA 52627
Dr. Woodbury performs more knee replacement procedures than 58% of orthopedic surgeons in Iowa, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #37 of 90 ranked knee surgeons in Iowa.
About Dr. Woodbury
Practice. Dr. Brent Woodbury is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Fort Madison, Iowa. The latest annual CMS data records 49 knee replacements, 23 shoulder replacements, and 17 hip replacements, 89 procedures in all. That is #37 in Iowa for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 25 procedures a year to 89, up 256%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 49 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 36 | 0 |
| 2017 | 17 | 39 | 0 |
| 2018 | 19 | 55 | 0 |
| 2019 | 15 | 30 | 0 |
| 2020 | 14 | 45 | 0 |
| 2021 | 18 | 67 | 0 |
| 2022 | 32 | 72 | 0 |
| 2023 | 27 | 48 | 14 |
| 2024 | 17 | 49 | 23 |
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, 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. 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 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Woodbury's total volume across all insurers at roughly 290 to 360 procedures against the 89 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. 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, University Of Iowa Health Care Medical 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); University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center (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.
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