Dr. Dallas Vanorny, M.D., Ph.D.
Contact & Location
319-356-2223
Iowa City, IA 52242
Coralville, IA 52241
North Liberty, IA 52317
Dr. Vanorny performs more knee replacement procedures than 27% of orthopedic surgeons in Iowa, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #65 of 90 ranked knee surgeons in Iowa.
About Dr. Vanorny
Practice. Dr. Dallas Vanorny is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Iowa City, Iowa. The latest annual CMS data records 24 knee replacements and 23 hip replacements, 47 procedures in all. That is #65 in Iowa for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2018.
Trend. Dr. Vanorny first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 24 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Iowa City has 7 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 47 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. Vanorny Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Iowa state average.
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Vanorny
How does Dr. Vanorny's procedure volume compare to other Iowa surgeons?
Dr. Vanorny has performed 47 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Iowa average is 73 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Vanorny ranks #66 out of 105 orthopedic surgeons in Iowa.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Vanorny perform?
Dr. Vanorny's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (24 cases) and hip replacement (23 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Vanorny in Iowa City?
Yes. There are 7 orthopedic surgeons in Iowa City 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 Iowa surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Vanorny 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. Vanorny's total volume across all insurers at roughly 160 to 200 procedures against the 47 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.
Does Dr. Vanorny perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Vanorny's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (24 cases), hip replacement (23 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Vanorny affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Vanorny is affiliated with University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center.
How does Dr. Vanorny compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Iowa City?
Among the 7 orthopedic surgeons in Iowa City, Dr. Vanorny ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Iowa City has 136 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Vanorny practices?
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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Iowa City, Iowa
Dr. Vanorny's 47 Medicare procedures are below the Iowa City average of 67. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Iowa City.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Nicolas Noiseux | 136 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jacob Elkins | 106 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Nicholas Bedard | 70 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Brendan Patterson | 62 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Christopher Carender | 29 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Nepola | 21 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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