Dr. Aaron Burkhart, MD
Contact & Location
218-741-0150
Virginia, MN 55792
Dr. Burkhart performs more knee replacement procedures than 31% of orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #99 of 144 ranked knee surgeons in Minnesota.
About Dr. Burkhart
Dr. Aaron Burkhart is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Virginia, Minnesota. A Medicare provider since 2019, Dr. Burkhart performed 18 Medicare-verified knee replacements in the latest annual CMS data, ranking #99 in Minnesota.
In Minnesota, Dr. Burkhart performs below the state average in knee (18 vs 30).
Dr. Burkhart's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 18 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Dr. Burkhart is the only orthopedic surgeon in Virginia represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Burkhart's Medicare data spans 4 years, beginning in 2021. Volume peaked at 38 procedures in 2023 before settling at 18 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Burkhart's 18 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,612 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 13 | 14 |
| 2022 | 13 | 17 |
| 2023 | 12 | 26 |
| 2024 | 0 | 18 |
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. 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. Burkhart Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Minnesota state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Burkhart's recorded volume peaked at 38 procedures in 2023 and stood at 18 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Burkhart
How does Dr. Burkhart's procedure volume compare to other Minnesota surgeons?
Dr. Burkhart has performed 18 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Minnesota average is 43 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Burkhart ranks #139 out of 187 orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Burkhart perform?
Dr. Burkhart's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 18 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Burkhart's practice located?
Dr. Burkhart practices in Virginia, Minnesota. The office is located at 1101 9th St N, Virginia, MN 55792. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Burkhart for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Burkhart 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, which puts Dr. Burkhart's total volume across all insurers at roughly 60 to 80 procedures against the 18 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. Burkhart's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Burkhart's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 38 procedures in 2023 and was 18 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Burkhart affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Burkhart is affiliated with Essentia Health Virginia, Ely - Bloomenson Community Hospital, Rainy Lake Medical Center, Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Burkhart practices?
Essentia Health Virginia (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Rainy Lake Medical Center (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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