Dr. Francis Cormier, MD
Contact & Location
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Dr. Francis Cormier is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. A Medicare provider since 2007, Dr. Cormier has performed 29 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#57 in Minnesota) and 15 hip replacements, for a combined total of 44 procedures.
In Minnesota, Dr. Cormier performs near average in knee (29 vs 30 avg), below average in hip (15 vs 26 avg).
Dr. Cormier's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (29 cases) and hip replacements (15 cases).
Dr. Cormier is the only orthopedic surgeon in Detroit Lakes represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Cormier's Medicare data spans 12 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 92 procedures in 2019 before settling at 44 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Cormier's 29 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. Cormier Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Minnesota state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Cormier's recorded volume peaked at 92 procedures in 2019 and stood at 44 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Cormier
How does Dr. Cormier's procedure volume compare to other Minnesota surgeons?
Dr. Cormier has performed 44 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Minnesota average of 43 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Cormier ranks #71 out of 187 orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Cormier perform?
Dr. Cormier's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (29 cases) and hip replacement (15 cases).
Where is Dr. Cormier's practice located?
Dr. Cormier practices in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The office is located at 1027 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Cormier for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Cormier 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. Cormier's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 44 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Cormier's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Cormier's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 92 procedures in 2019 and was 44 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.
Does Dr. Cormier perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Cormier's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (29 cases), hip replacement (15 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
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