Dr. Michael Schicker, D.O.
Contact & Location
208-265-9817
Ponderay, ID 83852
Newport, WA 99156
Dr. Schicker performs more hip replacement procedures than 34% of orthopedic surgeons in Idaho, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #25 of 38 ranked hip surgeons in Idaho.
About Dr. Schicker
Practice. Dr. Michael Schicker is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Ponderay, Idaho. The latest annual CMS data records 22 hip replacements, 20 knee replacements, and 12 shoulder replacements, 54 procedures in all. That is #25 in Idaho for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2011.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2016 to 2024, 9 years. Volume rose from 30 procedures a year to 54, up 80%.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 22 procedures is below the national average of 36. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Dr. Schicker practices across state lines. Dr. Schicker also holds hospital privileges in WA and ID, a practice that extends beyond Idaho.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 18 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| 2018 | 14 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 15 | 24 | 0 |
| 2020 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 13 | 11 | 14 |
| 2023 | 13 | 16 | 0 |
| 2024 | 22 | 20 | 12 |
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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Schicker Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Idaho state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Schicker's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 80% from 30 procedures in 2016 to 54 in the most recent data.
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 Hip Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Schicker
How does Dr. Schicker's procedure volume compare to other Idaho surgeons?
Dr. Schicker has performed 54 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Idaho average of 57 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Schicker ranks #26 out of 70 orthopedic surgeons in Idaho.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Schicker perform?
Dr. Schicker performs all three major joint replacement procedures: hip replacement (22 cases), knee replacement (20 cases), shoulder replacement (12 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Where is Dr. Schicker's practice located?
Dr. Schicker practices in Ponderay, Idaho. The office is located at 30544 Highway 200 Ste 102, Ponderay, ID 83852. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Schicker for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Schicker 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Schicker's total volume across all insurers at roughly 170 to 220 procedures against the 54 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. Schicker's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Schicker's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 30 procedures in 2016 to 54 in the most recent data, a 80% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 54 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Schicker perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Schicker's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (22 cases), knee replacement (20 cases), shoulder replacement (12 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Schicker among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Schicker affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Schicker is affiliated with Newport Community Hospital, Bonner General Hospital, Boundary Community Hospital, Northwest Specialty Hospital. Dr. Schicker maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Schicker 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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