Dr. Jerome Perra, MD
Dr. Jerome Perra is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Hastings, Minnesota. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Perra has performed 29 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#62 in Minnesota) and 14 hip replacements, for a combined total of 43 procedures.
In Minnesota, Dr. Perra performs near average in knee (29 vs 32 avg), below average in hip (14 vs 27 avg).
Dr. Perra's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (29 cases) and hip replacements (14 cases).
Dr. Perra is the only orthopedic surgeon in Hastings 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. Perra extend back to 2014, covering 10 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 15 to 43 in the most recent data, a 187% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Perra's 29 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. Perra Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Minnesota state average.
Contact & Location
Hastings, MN 55033
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Perra's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 10 years, increasing 187% from 15 procedures in 2014 to 43 in the most recent data.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Perra
How does Dr. Perra's procedure volume compare to other Minnesota surgeons?
Dr. Perra has performed 43 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Minnesota average of 47 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Perra ranks #75 out of 179 orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Perra perform?
Dr. Perra's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (29 cases) and hip replacement (14 cases).
Where is Dr. Perra's practice located?
Dr. Perra practices in Hastings, Minnesota. The office is located at 1285 Nininger Rd, Hastings, MN 55033. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Perra for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Perra 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. Perra's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 43 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Perra's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Perra's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 15 procedures in 2014 to 43 in the most recent data, a 187% increase over 10 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 53 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Perra perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Perra's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (29 cases), hip replacement (14 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
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