Dr. Erik Peterson, MD
Dr. Erik Peterson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Wyoming, Minnesota. A Medicare provider since 2009, Dr. Peterson has completed 36 knee replacements (#44 in Minnesota), 20 hip replacements, and 14 shoulder replacements, totaling 70 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Minnesota, Dr. Peterson performs near average in knee (36 vs 32 avg), below average in hip (20 vs 27 avg), below average in shoulder (14 vs 26 avg).
Dr. Peterson performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (36 cases), followed by hip replacements (20) and shoulder replacements (14).
Dr. Peterson is the only orthopedic surgeon in Wyoming represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area. Dr. Peterson also maintains hospital privileges in MN and WI, indicating a regional practice that extends beyond Minnesota.
Medicare records for Dr. Peterson extend back to 2015, covering 9 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 11 to 70 in the most recent data, a 536% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Peterson's 36 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. Peterson Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Minnesota state average.
Contact & Location
Wyoming, MN 55092
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Peterson's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 536% from 11 procedures in 2015 to 70 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. Peterson
How does Dr. Peterson's procedure volume compare to other Minnesota surgeons?
Dr. Peterson has performed 70 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Minnesota average of 47 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Peterson ranks #40 out of 179 orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Peterson perform?
Dr. Peterson performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (36 cases), hip replacement (20 cases), shoulder replacement (14 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Where is Dr. Peterson's practice located?
Dr. Peterson practices in Wyoming, Minnesota. The office is located at 5130 Fairview Blvd Ste 100, Wyoming, MN 55092. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Peterson for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Peterson 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. Peterson's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 70 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Peterson's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Peterson's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 11 procedures in 2015 to 70 in the most recent data, a 536% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 74 procedures in 2022.
Does Dr. Peterson perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Peterson's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (36 cases), hip replacement (20 cases), shoulder replacement (14 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Peterson among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Peterson affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Peterson is affiliated with M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center, Welia Health, St Croix Regional Medical Center. Dr. Peterson maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Peterson practices?
M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Welia Health (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); St Croix Regional Medical Center (3 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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