Dr. Leo Chough, M.D.
Contact & Location
208-883-1135
Moscow, ID 83843
Moses Lake, WA 98837
Dr. Chough performs more knee replacement procedures than 19% of orthopedic surgeons in Idaho, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #42 of 52 ranked knee surgeons in Idaho.
About Dr. Chough
Practice. Dr. Leo Chough is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Moscow, Idaho. The latest annual CMS data records 17 knee replacements and 14 hip replacements, 31 procedures in all. That is #42 in Idaho for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 8 years. Volume has held between 11 and 41 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 17 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.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 17 | 19 |
| 2014 | 13 | 17 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 12 |
| 2020 | 0 | 11 |
| 2021 | 0 | 12 |
| 2022 | 15 | 19 |
| 2023 | 22 | 19 |
| 2024 | 14 | 17 |
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, 25% to 33% for hip 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. Chough Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Idaho state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Chough's procedure volume has been consistent across 8 years of Medicare data, ranging from 11 to 41 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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. Chough
How does Dr. Chough's procedure volume compare to other Idaho surgeons?
Dr. Chough has performed 31 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. Chough ranks #42 out of 70 orthopedic surgeons in Idaho.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Chough perform?
Dr. Chough's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (17 cases) and hip replacement (14 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Chough 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. Chough 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Chough's total volume across all insurers at roughly 100 to 130 procedures against the 31 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.
Has Dr. Chough's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Chough's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 8 years of Medicare data, ranging from 11 to 41 procedures per year between 2013 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Does Dr. Chough perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Chough's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (17 cases), hip replacement (14 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Chough affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Chough is affiliated with Gritman Medical Center.
How does Dr. Chough compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Moscow?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Moscow, Dr. Chough ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Chough is among the highest-volume surgeons in Moscow.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Chough practices?
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. Chough's 31 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. Aaron Vandenbos | 13 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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