Knee
Dr. Kevin Liudahl, MD
Dr. Kevin Liudahl is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Sioux City, Iowa. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Liudahl has performed 32 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #64 in Iowa.
In Iowa, Dr. Liudahl performs below average in knee (32 vs 50 avg).
Dr. Liudahl's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 32 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Dr. Liudahl is the only orthopedic surgeon in Sioux City represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Liudahl's Medicare data spans 11 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 80 procedures in 2013 before settling at 32 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Liudahl's 32 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Liudahl Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Iowa state average.
Contact & Location
Sioux City, IA 51104
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Liudahl's recorded volume peaked at 80 procedures in 2013 and stood at 32 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Liudahl
How does Dr. Liudahl's procedure volume compare to other Iowa surgeons?
Dr. Liudahl has performed 32 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. Liudahl ranks #88 out of 114 orthopedic surgeons in Iowa.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Liudahl perform?
Dr. Liudahl's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 32 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Liudahl's practice located?
Dr. Liudahl practices in Sioux City, Iowa. The office is located at 2800 Pierce St, Sioux City, IA 51104. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Liudahl for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Liudahl 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. Liudahl's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 32 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Liudahl's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Liudahl's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 80 procedures in 2013 and was 32 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.
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