Dr. Angela Honstad, MD
Contact & Location
507-217-5000
New Ulm, MN 56073
Dr. Honstad performs more knee replacement procedures than 70% of orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #42 of 144 ranked knee surgeons in Minnesota.
About Dr. Honstad
Dr. Angela Honstad is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in New Ulm, Minnesota. A Medicare provider since 2012, Dr. Honstad performed 35 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#42 in Minnesota) and 15 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 50 procedures.
In Minnesota, Dr. Honstad performs near the state average in knee (35 vs 30), below the state average in hip (15 vs 26).
Dr. Honstad's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (35 cases) and hip replacements (15 cases).
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 6 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 11 to 50 in the most recent data, a 355% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Honstad's 35 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 | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| 2020 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| 2022 | 11 | 39 | 13 |
| 2023 | 19 | 41 | 14 |
| 2024 | 15 | 35 | 0 |
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. Honstad Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Minnesota state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Honstad's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 6 years, increasing 355% from 11 procedures in 2019 to 50 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 50 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Minnesota average of 43 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Honstad ranks #56 out of 187 orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Honstad perform?
Dr. Honstad's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (35 cases) and hip replacement (15 cases).
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 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. Honstad's total volume across all insurers at roughly 170 to 210 procedures against the 50 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. Honstad's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Honstad's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 11 procedures in 2019 to 50 in the most recent data, a 355% increase over 6 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 (35 cases), hip replacement (15 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
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, Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato, Abbott Northwestern Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Honstad practices?
New Ulm Medical Center (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato (5 out of 5 CMS stars, 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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