Dr. Kawsu Barry, MD
Dr. Kawsu Barry is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in West Des Moines, Iowa. A Medicare provider since 2017, Dr. Barry has performed 36 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#60 in Iowa) and 29 hip replacements, for a combined total of 65 procedures.
In Iowa, Dr. Barry performs below average in knee (36 vs 50 avg), near average in hip (29 vs 35 avg).
Dr. Barry's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (36 cases) and hip replacements (29 cases).
West Des Moines is home to 11 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the West Des Moines area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Barry 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. Barry's 36 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. Barry Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Iowa state average.
Contact & Location
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Barry 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. Barry
How does Dr. Barry's procedure volume compare to other Iowa surgeons?
Dr. Barry has performed 65 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Iowa average of 73 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Barry ranks #52 out of 114 orthopedic surgeons in Iowa.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Barry perform?
Dr. Barry's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (36 cases) and hip replacement (29 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Barry in West Des Moines?
Yes. There are 11 orthopedic surgeons in West Des Moines 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. Barry 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. Barry's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 65 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Barry perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Barry's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (36 cases), hip replacement (29 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Barry affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Barry is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi.
How does Dr. Barry compare to other orthopedic surgeons in West Des Moines?
Among the 11 orthopedic surgeons in West Des Moines, Dr. Barry ranks #7 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in West Des Moines has 175 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Barry practices?
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi (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 West Des Moines, Iowa
Dr. Barry's 65 Medicare procedures are below the West Des Moines average of 116. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in West Des Moines.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Barron Bremner | 175 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Matthew Dewall | 149 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Nelson | 127 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Dulaney | 123 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kary Schulte | 94 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Nicholas Honkamp | 76 | Knee, Shoulder |
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