Dr. Michael Stefl, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Michael Stefl is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Ames, Iowa. In 2023, Dr. Stefl performed 109 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#8 in Iowa) and 99 hip replacements (#1 in Iowa), for a combined total of 208 procedures. This places Dr. Stefl among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Iowa.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
109 verified cases
#8 in Iowa
Hip Replacement
99 verified cases
#1 in Iowa

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Stefl

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (208 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Stefl, 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: 515-239-4475
1215 Duff Ave
Ames, IA 50010
NPI: 1275943334
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 12 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

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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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