Dr. Douglas Rossi, MD
Dr. Douglas Rossi is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bettendorf, Iowa. A Medicare provider since 2017, Dr. Rossi has performed 39 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#54 in Iowa) and 19 hip replacements, for a combined total of 58 procedures.
In Iowa, Dr. Rossi performs below average in knee (39 vs 50 avg), below average in hip (19 vs 35 avg).
Dr. Rossi's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (39 cases) and hip replacements (19 cases).
Bettendorf is home to 8 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Bettendorf area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Rossi first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Rossi's 39 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
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. Rossi Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Iowa state average.
Contact & Location
Bettendorf, IA 52722
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Rossi has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Rossi
How does Dr. Rossi's procedure volume compare to other Iowa surgeons?
Dr. Rossi has performed 58 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. Rossi ranks #62 out of 114 orthopedic surgeons in Iowa.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Rossi perform?
Dr. Rossi's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (39 cases) and hip replacement (19 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Rossi in Bettendorf?
Yes. There are 8 orthopedic surgeons in Bettendorf 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. Rossi 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. Rossi's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 58 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Rossi perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Rossi's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (39 cases), hip replacement (19 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Rossi affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Rossi is affiliated with Mercyone Genesis, Trinity Bettendorf, Mercyone Genesis Dewitt Medical Center, Jackson County Regional Health Center, Trinity Muscatine.
How does Dr. Rossi compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Bettendorf?
Among the 8 orthopedic surgeons in Bettendorf, Dr. Rossi ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Bettendorf has 128 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Rossi practices?
Mercyone Genesis (1 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Trinity Bettendorf (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 Bettendorf, Iowa
Dr. Rossi's 58 Medicare procedures are below the Bettendorf average of 83. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Bettendorf.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Matthew Lindaman | 128 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ryan Pokorney | 125 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Joseph Martin | 110 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Andrew Bries | 57 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Peter Rink | 55 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Suleman Hussain | 49 | Knee, Shoulder |
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