Dr. Francis Cormier, MD
Contact & Location
218-847-5611
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Dr. Cormier performs more knee replacement procedures than 60% of orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #57 of 144 ranked knee surgeons in Minnesota.
About Dr. Cormier
Dr. Francis Cormier is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. A Medicare provider since 2007, Dr. Cormier performed 29 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#57 in Minnesota) and 15 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 44 procedures.
In Minnesota, Dr. Cormier performs near the state average in knee (29 vs 30), below the state average in hip (15 vs 26).
Dr. Cormier's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (29 cases) and hip replacements (15 cases).
Dr. Cormier is the only orthopedic surgeon in Detroit Lakes represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Cormier's Medicare data spans 12 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 92 procedures in 2019 before settling at 44 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Cormier's 29 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,612 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| 2014 | 13 | 29 | 0 |
| 2015 | 17 | 21 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 | 12 | 17 | 0 |
| 2018 | 21 | 18 | 11 |
| 2019 | 26 | 51 | 15 |
| 2020 | 22 | 17 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 14 | 0 |
| 2022 | 13 | 29 | 12 |
| 2023 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| 2024 | 15 | 29 | 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. Cormier Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Minnesota state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Cormier's recorded volume peaked at 92 procedures in 2019 and stood at 44 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Cormier
How does Dr. Cormier's procedure volume compare to other Minnesota surgeons?
Dr. Cormier has performed 44 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Minnesota average of 43 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Cormier ranks #71 out of 187 orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Cormier perform?
Dr. Cormier's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (29 cases) and hip replacement (15 cases).
Where is Dr. Cormier's practice located?
Dr. Cormier practices in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The office is located at 1027 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Cormier for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Cormier 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. Cormier's total volume across all insurers at roughly 150 to 190 procedures against the 44 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. Cormier's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Cormier's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 92 procedures in 2019 and was 44 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Does Dr. Cormier perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Cormier's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (29 cases), hip replacement (15 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
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