Dr. Michael Wagner, D.O.
Contact & Location
586-469-8300
Clinton Township, MI 48036
Dr. Wagner performs more knee replacement procedures than 38% of orthopedic surgeons in Michigan, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #125 of 202 ranked knee surgeons in Michigan.
About Dr. Wagner
Practice. Dr. Michael Wagner is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Clinton Township, Michigan. The latest annual CMS data records 22 knee replacements and 16 hip replacements, 38 procedures in all. That is #125 in Michigan for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2010.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2017 to 2024, 8 years. Volume rose from 24 procedures a year to 38, up 58%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 22 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Clinton Township 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 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 11 | 13 |
| 2018 | 11 | 17 |
| 2019 | 15 | 16 |
| 2020 | 13 | 19 |
| 2021 | 0 | 15 |
| 2022 | 17 | 18 |
| 2023 | 0 | 17 |
| 2024 | 16 | 22 |
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. Wagner Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Michigan state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Wagner's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 8 years, increasing 58% from 24 procedures in 2017 to 38 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 Knee Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Wagner
How does Dr. Wagner's procedure volume compare to other Michigan surgeons?
Dr. Wagner has performed 38 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Michigan average is 49 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Wagner ranks #134 out of 256 orthopedic surgeons in Michigan.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Wagner perform?
Dr. Wagner's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (22 cases) and hip replacement (16 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Wagner in Clinton Township?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Clinton Township 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 Michigan surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Wagner 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. Wagner's total volume across all insurers at roughly 130 to 160 procedures against the 38 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. Wagner's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Wagner's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 24 procedures in 2017 to 38 in the most recent data, a 58% increase over 8 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 38 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Wagner perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Wagner's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (22 cases), hip replacement (16 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Wagner affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Wagner is affiliated with Mclaren Macomb.
How does Dr. Wagner compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Clinton Township?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Clinton Township, Dr. Wagner ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Wagner has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Wagner practices?
Mclaren Macomb (1 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 Clinton Township, Michigan
Dr. Wagner's 38 Medicare procedures are above the Clinton Township average of 29. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Clinton Township.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Eddie El-Yussif | 29 | Knee |
| Dr. Ronald Meisel | 21 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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