Dr. Dana Harms, M.D.
Contact & Location
763-682-5225
Buffalo, MN 55313
Dr. Harms performs more knee replacement procedures than 83% of orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #24 of 144 ranked knee surgeons in Minnesota.
About Dr. Harms
Practice. Dr. Dana Harms is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Buffalo, Minnesota. The latest annual CMS data records 44 knee replacements and 19 hip replacements, 63 procedures in all. That is #24 in Minnesota for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2015 to 2024, 10 years. Volume rose from 28 procedures a year to 63, up 125%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 44 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| 2019 | 16 | 42 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 23 | 12 |
| 2022 | 0 | 49 | 11 |
| 2023 | 15 | 64 | 0 |
| 2024 | 19 | 44 | 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. Harms Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Minnesota state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Harms's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 10 years, increasing 125% from 28 procedures in 2015 to 63 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Harms
How does Dr. Harms's procedure volume compare to other Minnesota surgeons?
Dr. Harms has performed 63 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Minnesota average of 43 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Harms ranks #39 out of 187 orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Harms perform?
Dr. Harms's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (44 cases) and hip replacement (19 cases).
Where is Dr. Harms's practice located?
Dr. Harms practices in Buffalo, Minnesota. The office is located at 303 Catlin St, Buffalo, MN 55313. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Harms for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Harms 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. Harms's total volume across all insurers at roughly 210 to 270 procedures against the 63 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. Harms's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Harms's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 28 procedures in 2015 to 63 in the most recent data, a 125% increase over 10 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 79 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Harms perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Harms's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (44 cases), hip replacement (19 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Harms affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Harms is affiliated with Buffalo Hospital, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Meeker Memorial Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Harms practices?
Buffalo Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Abbott Northwestern Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Meeker Memorial 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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