Dr. Ryan Cloos, D.O.
Contact & Location
563-557-5999
Dubuque, IA 52001
Dr. Cloos performs more knee replacement procedures than 38% of orthopedic surgeons in Iowa, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #55 of 90 ranked knee surgeons in Iowa.
About Dr. Cloos
Practice. Dr. Ryan Cloos is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Dubuque, Iowa. The latest annual CMS data records 31 knee replacements and 13 hip replacements, 44 procedures in all. That is #55 in Iowa for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2009.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 11 years. Volume rose from 38 procedures a year to 44, up 16%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 31 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Dubuque has 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Cloos also holds hospital privileges in IA and IL, a practice that extends beyond Iowa.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 17 | 21 |
| 2015 | 20 | 38 |
| 2016 | 13 | 26 |
| 2017 | 0 | 44 |
| 2018 | 18 | 20 |
| 2019 | 0 | 24 |
| 2020 | 0 | 22 |
| 2021 | 13 | 28 |
| 2022 | 11 | 33 |
| 2023 | 0 | 29 |
| 2024 | 13 | 31 |
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims are one payer stream among several, and the share they represent differs by procedure. In 2024 it was 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement. Each verified count above is divided by its own procedure's range, and the results are added, to estimate total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count is the definitive, audited figure; this is a range derived from published national volume projections, not a measurement, and an individual practice can sit well outside it: how these ranges are derived, and their sources.
How Dr. Cloos Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Iowa state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Cloos's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 16% from 38 procedures in 2014 to 44 in the most recent data.
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. Cloos
How does Dr. Cloos's procedure volume compare to other Iowa surgeons?
Dr. Cloos has performed 44 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. Cloos ranks #70 out of 105 orthopedic surgeons in Iowa.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Cloos perform?
Dr. Cloos's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (31 cases) and hip replacement (13 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Cloos in Dubuque?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Dubuque 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. Cloos represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on 2024 Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Medicare fee-for-service is only one payer stream, and the share of national volume it represents differs by procedure. In 2024 the share was 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Cloos's total volume across all insurers at roughly 150 to 190 procedures against the 44 verified here. Those shares are derived from published national volume projections rather than quoted from a single publication, and they are estimates with real uncertainty. The OrthoProcedures methodology page shows the full derivation, the sources, and the limits at orthoprocedures.com/data-methodology.html.
Has Dr. Cloos's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Cloos's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 38 procedures in 2014 to 44 in the most recent data, a 16% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 58 procedures in 2015.
Does Dr. Cloos perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Cloos's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (31 cases), hip replacement (13 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Cloos affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Cloos is affiliated with Finley Hospital, Jackson County Regional Health Center, Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center, Midwest Medical Center, Guttenberg Municipal Hospital. Dr. Cloos maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Cloos compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Dubuque?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Dubuque, Dr. Cloos ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Cloos is among the highest-volume surgeons in Dubuque.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Cloos practices?
Finley Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center (5 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Dubuque, Iowa
Dr. Cloos's 44 Medicare procedures are above the Dubuque average of 37. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Dubuque.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Bryan Trumm | 55 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Brian Silvia | 52 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kyle Korth | 17 | Knee |
| Dr. Stephen Pierotti | 15 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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