Dr. Angela Honstad, MD
Dr. Angela Honstad is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in New Ulm, Minnesota. A Medicare provider since 2012, Dr. Honstad has completed 41 knee replacements (#35 in Minnesota), 19 hip replacements, and 14 shoulder replacements, totaling 74 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Minnesota, Dr. Honstad performs above average in knee (41 vs 32 avg), below average in hip (19 vs 27 avg), below average in shoulder (14 vs 26 avg).
Dr. Honstad performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (41 cases), followed by hip replacements (19) and shoulder replacements (14).
Dr. Honstad is the only orthopedic surgeon in New Ulm represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Honstad extend back to 2019, covering 5 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 11 to 74 in the most recent data, a 573% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Honstad's 41 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
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. Honstad Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Minnesota state average.
Contact & Location
New Ulm, MN 56073
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Honstad's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 5 years, increasing 573% from 11 procedures in 2019 to 74 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Honstad
How does Dr. Honstad's procedure volume compare to other Minnesota surgeons?
Dr. Honstad has performed 74 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Minnesota average of 47 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Honstad ranks #38 out of 179 orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Honstad perform?
Dr. Honstad performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (41 cases), hip replacement (19 cases), shoulder replacement (14 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Where is Dr. Honstad's practice located?
Dr. Honstad practices in New Ulm, Minnesota. The office is located at 1217 8th St N, New Ulm, MN 56073. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Honstad for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Honstad 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. Honstad's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 74 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Honstad's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Honstad's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 11 procedures in 2019 to 74 in the most recent data, a 573% increase over 5 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 74 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Honstad perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Honstad's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (41 cases), hip replacement (19 cases), shoulder replacement (14 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Honstad among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Honstad affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Honstad is affiliated with New Ulm Medical Center, Sleepy Eye Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Honstad practices?
New Ulm Medical Center (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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