Dr. Gregory Hill, M.D.
Contact & Location
605-217-2667
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Dr. Hill performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 47% of orthopedic surgeons in Iowa, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #20 of 38 ranked shoulder surgeons in Iowa.
About Dr. Hill
Practice. Dr. Gregory Hill is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The latest annual CMS data records 21 shoulder replacements. That is #20 in Iowa for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 11 years. Volume peaked at 41 in 2020 and stands at 21 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 21 procedures is below the national average of 29. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Cedar Rapids has 12 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 17 | 0 |
| 2016 | 14 | 13 |
| 2017 | 14 | 21 |
| 2018 | 0 | 16 |
| 2019 | 12 | 16 |
| 2020 | 15 | 26 |
| 2021 | 17 | 14 |
| 2022 | 16 | 21 |
| 2023 | 11 | 27 |
| 2024 | 0 | 21 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Hill Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Iowa state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Hill's recorded volume peaked at 41 procedures in 2020 and stood at 21 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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 Shoulder Replacement
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Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Hill
How does Dr. Hill's procedure volume compare to other Iowa surgeons?
Dr. Hill has performed 21 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. Hill ranks #90 out of 105 orthopedic surgeons in Iowa.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Hill perform?
Dr. Hill's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 21 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Hill with shoulder replacement surgery?
Dr. Hill ranks #20 in Iowa for shoulder replacement with 21 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 105 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Hill's practice located?
Dr. Hill's current practice address is in Fort Dodge, IA. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Hill's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Hill 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Hill's total volume across all insurers at roughly 60 to 70 procedures against the 21 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. Hill's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Hill's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 41 procedures in 2020 and was 21 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Which hospitals is Dr. Hill affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Hill is affiliated with Trinity Regional Medical Center, Humboldt County Memorial Hospital.
How does Dr. Hill compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Cedar Rapids?
Among the 12 orthopedic surgeons in Cedar Rapids, Dr. Hill ranks #11 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Cedar Rapids has 198 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Hill practices?
Trinity Regional Medical Center (1 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Dr. Hill's 21 Medicare procedures are below the Cedar Rapids average of 99. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Cedar Rapids.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Sandeep Munjal | 198 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jeffrey Nassif | 139 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Cassandra Lange | 120 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Omar Akhtar | 98 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kyle Switzer | 61 | Knee |
| Dr. John Hart | 56 | Knee, Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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