Dr. Joseph Bruenjes, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Joseph Bruenjes is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Kalamazoo, Michigan. In 2023, Dr. Bruenjes completed 16 knee replacements (#171 in Michigan), 13 shoulder replacements, and 11 hip replacements — 40 total Medicare-verified procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
16 verified cases
#171 in Michigan
Shoulder Replacement
13 verified cases
#44 in Michigan
Hip Replacement
11 verified cases
#141 in Michigan

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Bruenjes

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

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Bruenjes, 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: 269-337-6019
1000 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
NPI: 1104273176
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 10 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available
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.