Knee
Dr. Douglas Cipriano, M.D.
Dr. Douglas Cipriano is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Sandpoint, Idaho. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Cipriano has performed 21 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #39 in Idaho.
In Idaho, Dr. Cipriano performs below average in knee (21 vs 39 avg).
Dr. Cipriano's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 21 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Dr. Cipriano is the only orthopedic surgeon in Sandpoint represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Cipriano's Medicare data spans 9 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 39 procedures in 2019 before settling at 21 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Cipriano's 21 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Cipriano Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Idaho state average.
Contact & Location
Sandpoint, ID 83864
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Cipriano's recorded volume peaked at 39 procedures in 2019 and stood at 21 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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. Cipriano
How does Dr. Cipriano's procedure volume compare to other Idaho surgeons?
Dr. Cipriano has performed 21 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. Cipriano ranks #57 out of 69 orthopedic surgeons in Idaho.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Cipriano perform?
Dr. Cipriano's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 21 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Cipriano's practice located?
Dr. Cipriano practices in Sandpoint, Idaho. The office is located at 606 N. 3rd Avenue, Sandpoint, ID 83864. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Cipriano for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Cipriano represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Cipriano's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 21 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Cipriano's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Cipriano's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 39 procedures in 2019 and was 21 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Which hospitals is Dr. Cipriano affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Cipriano is affiliated with Bonner General Hospital, Boundary Community Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Cipriano 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.
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