Dr. Brent Wiersema, D.O.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Brent Wiersema is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Traverse City, Michigan. In 2023, Dr. Wiersema performed 35 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#35 in Michigan) and 14 knee replacements (#190 in Michigan), for a combined total of 49 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Hip Replacement
35 verified cases
#35 in Michigan
Knee Replacement
14 verified cases
#190 in Michigan

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Wiersema

Medicare volume represents only a portion of a surgeon's practice.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Wiersema, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 231-935-0900
4045 W Royal Dr
Traverse City, MI 49684
NPI: 1790709632
Credentials: D.O.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed D.O.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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