Dr. Aaron Vandenbos, M.D.
Contact & Location
208-883-2828
Moscow, ID 83843
Pullman, WA 99163
Dr. Vandenbos performs more knee replacement procedures than 11% of orthopedic surgeons in Idaho, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #46 of 52 ranked knee surgeons in Idaho.
About Dr. Vandenbos
Practice. Dr. Aaron Vandenbos is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Moscow, Idaho. The latest annual CMS data records 13 knee replacements. That is #46 in Idaho for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2011.
Trend. Dr. Vandenbos first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 13 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Moscow has 3 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Vandenbos also holds hospital privileges in WA and ID, a practice that extends beyond Idaho.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 13 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. 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. Vandenbos Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Idaho state average.
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. Vandenbos
How does Dr. Vandenbos's procedure volume compare to other Idaho surgeons?
Dr. Vandenbos has performed 13 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Idaho average is 57 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Vandenbos ranks #63 out of 70 orthopedic surgeons in Idaho.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Vandenbos perform?
Dr. Vandenbos's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 13 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Vandenbos in Moscow?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Moscow 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 Idaho surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Vandenbos 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, which puts Dr. Vandenbos's total volume across all insurers at roughly 50 to 60 procedures against the 13 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Vandenbos affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Vandenbos is affiliated with Pullman Regional Hospital, Gritman Medical Center, St Mary'S Hospital. Dr. Vandenbos maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Vandenbos compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Moscow?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Moscow, Dr. Vandenbos ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Vandenbos is among the highest-volume surgeons in Moscow.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Vandenbos practices?
Pullman Regional Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Gritman Medical Center (3 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 Moscow, Idaho
Dr. Vandenbos's 13 Medicare procedures are below the Moscow average of 54. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Moscow.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Marvin Kym | 119 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Leo Chough | 31 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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