Dr. Aaron Altenburg, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Aaron Altenburg is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Pocatello, Idaho. In 2023, Dr. Altenburg performed 97 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#4 in Idaho) and 72 hip replacements (#2 in Idaho), for a combined total of 169 procedures. This places Dr. Altenburg among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Idaho.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
97 verified cases
#4 in Idaho
Hip Replacement
72 verified cases
#2 in Idaho

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Altenburg

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (169 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Altenburg, 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: 208-233-8344
285 Vista Drive
Pocatello, ID 83201
NPI: 1215145883
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 19 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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