Dr. William Zuke, M.D.
Contact & Location
269-343-1535
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
Saint Louis, MO 63110
Three Rivers, MI 49093
Dr. Zuke performs more knee replacement procedures than 74% of orthopedic surgeons in Michigan, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #51 of 202 ranked knee surgeons in Michigan.
About Dr. Zuke
Practice. Dr. William Zuke is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The latest annual CMS data records 44 knee replacements and 26 hip replacements, 70 procedures in all. That is #51 in Michigan for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2018.
Trend. Dr. Zuke first appears in the Medicare data in 2023. With 2 years on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 44 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Kalamazoo has 12 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 35 procedures in 2023 and 70 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. Zuke Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Michigan state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Zuke has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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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What to Expect on the Day of SurgeryA step-by-step walkthrough of your surgical day, from pre-op preparation through anesthesia, the procedure itself, and the first hours of recovery.
Nutrition and Recovery After Joint ReplacementHow protein intake, anti-inflammatory foods, hydration, and targeted supplements support bone healing and tissue repair after surgery.
Medicare Coverage for Joint ReplacementWhat Medicare Part A and Part B cover for joint replacement surgery, including hospital stays, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and physical therapy.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after knee replacement surgery:
Individual recovery varies based on overall health, age, and adherence to physical therapy. View full knee replacement recovery guide and product recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Zuke
How does Dr. Zuke's procedure volume compare to other Michigan surgeons?
Dr. Zuke has performed 70 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Michigan average of 49 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Zuke ranks #56 out of 256 orthopedic surgeons in Michigan.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Zuke perform?
Dr. Zuke's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (44 cases) and hip replacement (26 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Zuke in Kalamazoo?
Yes. There are 12 orthopedic surgeons in Kalamazoo 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. Zuke 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. Zuke's total volume across all insurers at roughly 240 to 300 procedures against the 70 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.
Does Dr. Zuke perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Zuke's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (44 cases), hip replacement (26 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Zuke affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Zuke is affiliated with Beacon Kalamazoo, Three Rivers Health, Sturgis Hospital.
How does Dr. Zuke compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Kalamazoo?
Among the 12 orthopedic surgeons in Kalamazoo, Dr. Zuke ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Zuke is among the highest-volume surgeons in Kalamazoo.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Zuke practices?
Beacon Kalamazoo (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Three Rivers Health (3 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 Kalamazoo, Michigan
Dr. Zuke's 70 Medicare procedures are above the Kalamazoo average of 63. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Kalamazoo.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Bernard Roehr | 75 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Todd Ream | 67 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Betzle | 66 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Mark Sytsma | 59 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Robert Morren | 52 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Steven Kokmeyer | 50 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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