Dr. Mark Matthes, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Mark Matthes is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Des Moines, Iowa. In 2023, Dr. Matthes performed 139 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#4 in Iowa) and 42 hip replacements (#20 in Iowa), for a combined total of 181 procedures. This places Dr. Matthes among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Iowa.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
139 verified cases
#4 in Iowa
Hip Replacement
42 verified cases
#20 in Iowa

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Matthes

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (181 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Matthes, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 515-247-8400
450 Laurel St
Des Moines, IA 50314
NPI: 1972564334
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 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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