Dr. Dallas Vanorny, MD-PHD
Contact & Location
Iowa City, IA 52242
Dr. Dallas Vanorny is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Vanorny has performed 24 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#65 in Iowa) and 23 hip replacements, for a combined total of 47 procedures.
In Iowa, Dr. Vanorny performs below average in knee (24 vs 48 avg), below average in hip (23 vs 36 avg).
Dr. Vanorny's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (24 cases) and hip replacements (23 cases).
Iowa City is home to 7 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Iowa City area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Vanorny first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2024. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Vanorny's 24 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. 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.
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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 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. Vanorny's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 47 procedures shown here.
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 |
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