Dr. Everett Hughes, MD
Contact & Location
651-267-5000
Red Wing, MN 55066
Dr. Hughes performs more knee replacement procedures than 72% of orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #39 of 144 ranked knee surgeons in Minnesota.
About Dr. Hughes
Dr. Everett Hughes is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Red Wing, Minnesota. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Hughes performed 36 Medicare-verified knee replacements in the latest annual CMS data, ranking #39 in Minnesota.
In Minnesota, Dr. Hughes performs above the state average in knee (36 vs 30).
Dr. Hughes's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 36 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Dr. Hughes is the only orthopedic surgeon in Red Wing 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. Hughes extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 15 to 36 in the most recent data, a 140% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Hughes's 36 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| 2016 | 15 | 17 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| 2018 | 15 | 21 | 0 |
| 2019 | 14 | 21 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| 2021 | 13 | 20 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 17 | 14 |
| 2023 | 14 | 19 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 36 | 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. 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. Hughes Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Minnesota state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Hughes's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 140% from 15 procedures in 2013 to 36 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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Recovery Timeline: Week-by-Week ExpectationsA detailed week-by-week guide covering pain levels, mobility milestones, physical therapy progression, and when to expect a return to daily activities.
Medicare Coverage for Joint ReplacementWhat Medicare Part A and Part B cover for joint replacement surgery, including hospital stays, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and physical therapy.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after knee replacement surgery:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Hughes
How does Dr. Hughes's procedure volume compare to other Minnesota surgeons?
Dr. Hughes has performed 36 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Minnesota average of 43 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Hughes ranks #91 out of 187 orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Hughes perform?
Dr. Hughes's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 36 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Hughes's practice located?
Dr. Hughes practices in Red Wing, Minnesota. The office is located at 701 Fairview Blvd, Red Wing, MN 55066. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Hughes for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Hughes 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, which puts Dr. Hughes's total volume across all insurers at roughly 130 to 160 procedures against the 36 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. Hughes's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Hughes's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 15 procedures in 2013 to 36 in the most recent data, a 140% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 36 procedures in 2018.
Which hospitals is Dr. Hughes affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Hughes is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Health System - Red Wing, Mayo Clinic Health System-Cannon Falls, Mayo Clinic Health System - Lake City, Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Hughes practices?
Mayo Clinic Health System - Red Wing (4 out of 5 CMS stars, 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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