Dr. Seth Harrer, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Seth Harrer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Storm Lake, Iowa. In 2023, Dr. Harrer performed 26 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#74 in Iowa) and 17 hip replacements (#59 in Iowa), for a combined total of 43 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
26 verified cases
#74 in Iowa
Hip Replacement
17 verified cases
#59 in Iowa

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Harrer

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Recommended Script:

"Dr. Harrer, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 712-213-8050
1525 W 5th St
Storm Lake, IA 50588
NPI: 1194036525
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 16 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 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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