Contact & Location
218-281-9553
Crookston, MN 56716
Dr. Fennell performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 23% of orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #32 of 42 ranked shoulder surgeons in Minnesota.
About Dr. Fennell
Practice. Dr. Colin Fennell is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Crookston, Minnesota. The latest annual CMS data records 14 shoulder replacements. That is #32 in Minnesota for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2015 to 2024, 8 years. Volume has held between 12 and 23 procedures a year.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 14 procedures is below the national average of 29. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 14 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Fennell Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Minnesota state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Fennell's procedure volume has been consistent across 8 years of Medicare data, ranging from 12 to 23 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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 Shoulder Replacement
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Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Fennell
How does Dr. Fennell's procedure volume compare to other Minnesota surgeons?
Dr. Fennell has performed 14 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. Fennell ranks #167 out of 187 orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Fennell perform?
Dr. Fennell's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 14 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Fennell's practice located?
Dr. Fennell practices in Crookston, Minnesota. The office is located at 323 S Minnesota St, Crookston, MN 56716. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Fennell for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Fennell 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Fennell's total volume across all insurers at roughly 40 to 50 procedures against the 14 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. Fennell's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Fennell's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 8 years of Medicare data, ranging from 12 to 23 procedures per year between 2015 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Which hospitals is Dr. Fennell affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Fennell is affiliated with Riverview Hospital, Sanford Medical Center Thief River Falls.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Fennell practices?
Riverview Hospital (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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