Dr. Brent Leedle, M.D.
Contact & Location
208-263-8597
Sandpoint, ID 83864
Dr. Leedle performs more knee replacement procedures than 21% of orthopedic surgeons in Idaho, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #41 of 52 ranked knee surgeons in Idaho.
About Dr. Leedle
Practice. Dr. Brent Leedle is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Sandpoint, Idaho. The latest annual CMS data records 18 knee replacements. That is #41 in Idaho for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Dr. Leedle first appears in the Medicare data in 2019. With 2 years on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 18 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Sandpoint has 3 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 12 procedures in 2019 and 18 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. Leedle Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Idaho state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Leedle has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2019. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Leedle
How does Dr. Leedle's procedure volume compare to other Idaho surgeons?
Dr. Leedle has performed 18 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. Leedle ranks #56 out of 70 orthopedic surgeons in Idaho.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Leedle perform?
Dr. Leedle's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 18 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Leedle in Sandpoint?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Sandpoint 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. Leedle 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. Leedle's total volume across all insurers at roughly 60 to 80 procedures against the 18 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. Leedle affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Leedle is affiliated with Bonner General Hospital, Boundary Community Hospital.
How does Dr. Leedle compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Sandpoint?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Sandpoint, Dr. Leedle ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Leedle is among the highest-volume surgeons in Sandpoint.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Leedle practices?
Bonner General Hospital (1 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Boundary Community Hospital (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 Sandpoint, Idaho
Dr. Leedle's 18 Medicare procedures are at the Sandpoint average of 18. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Sandpoint.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Douglas Cipriano | 24 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jonathan Klaucke | 13 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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