Knee
Dr. Francis Cormier, MD
Dr. Francis Cormier is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. A Medicare provider since 2007, Dr. Cormier has performed 21 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #91 in Minnesota.
In Minnesota, Dr. Cormier performs below average in knee (21 vs 32 avg).
Dr. Cormier's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 21 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. 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 11 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 92 procedures in 2019 before settling at 21 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 21 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Cormier Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Minnesota state average.
Contact & Location
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Cormier's recorded volume peaked at 92 procedures in 2019 and stood at 21 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 21 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Minnesota average is 47 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Cormier ranks #134 out of 179 orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Cormier perform?
Dr. Cormier's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 21 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
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 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. Cormier's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 21 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Cormier's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Cormier's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 92 procedures in 2019 and was 21 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.
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