Dr. Kevin Liudahl is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Sioux City, Iowa. In 2023, Dr. Liudahl performed 32 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #64 in Iowa.
Dr. Liudahl recorded 32 Medicare fee-for-service procedures in 2023. Medicare data represents approximately one-third of all joint replacements nationwide, so these counts reflect only a portion of a surgeon's full practice. Iowa has 114 orthopedic surgeons in the current dataset.
Dr. Liudahl's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 32 verified procedures in 2023. 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.
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.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2023)
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Liudahl
How does Dr. Liudahl's procedure volume compare to other Iowa surgeons?
In 2023, Dr. Liudahl 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 in 2023. 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 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. Liudahl's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 32 procedures shown here.
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