Dr. Dana Harms, M.D.
Contact & Location
Buffalo, MN 55313
Dr. Dana Harms is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Buffalo, Minnesota. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Harms has performed 44 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#24 in Minnesota) and 19 hip replacements, for a combined total of 63 procedures.
In Minnesota, Dr. Harms performs above average in knee (44 vs 30 avg), below average in hip (19 vs 26 avg).
Dr. Harms's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (44 cases) and hip replacements (19 cases).
Dr. Harms is the only orthopedic surgeon in Buffalo 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. Harms extend back to 2015, covering 10 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 28 to 63 in the most recent data, a 125% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Harms's 44 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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. 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.
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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 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. Harms's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 63 procedures shown here.
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.
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). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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