Dr. John Leupold is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Spirit Lake, Iowa. In 2023, Dr. Leupold performed 44 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#45 in Iowa) and 14 hip replacements, for a combined total of 58 procedures.
Dr. Leupold's 58 Medicare procedures are near the Iowa median of 62. The state has 114 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Medicare fee-for-service data captures roughly 33–37% of all joint replacements, so total surgical volume is likely higher.
Dr. Leupold's practice is heavily focused on knee replacement surgery, which accounts for 76% of reported Medicare volume.
Dr. Leupold is the only orthopedic surgeon in Spirit Lake represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Verified Medicare Cases (2023)
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.
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Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2023)
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Leupold
How does Dr. Leupold's procedure volume compare to other Iowa surgeons?
In 2023, Dr. Leupold 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. Leupold ranks #63 out of 114 orthopedic surgeons in Iowa.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Leupold perform?
Dr. Leupold's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (44 cases) and hip replacement (14 cases).
Where is Dr. Leupold's practice located?
Dr. Leupold practices in Spirit Lake, Iowa. The office is located at 2301 Highway 71 South, Spirit Lake, IA 51360. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Leupold for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Leupold represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data for 2023, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Leupold's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 58 procedures shown here.
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