Dr. James Kohler, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. James Kohler is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Ames, Iowa. In 2023, Dr. Kohler performed 25 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#76 in Iowa) and 16 hip replacements (#61 in Iowa), for a combined total of 41 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
25 verified cases
#76 in Iowa
Hip Replacement
16 verified cases
#61 in Iowa

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Kohler

Medicare volume represents only a portion of a surgeon's practice.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Kohler, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 515-239-4475
1215 Duff Ave
Ames, IA 50010
NPI: 1740772417
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 8 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

Other Top Iowa Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr. David Vittetoe - Des Moines 223 procedures
Dr. Mark Isaacson - Ankeny 220 procedures
Dr. Sandeep Munjal - Cedar Rapids 214 procedures
Dr. Michael Stefl - Ames 208 procedures

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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