Dr. Jesse Botker, MD
Contact & Location
507-386-6600
Mankato, MN 56001
Dr. Botker 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: #40 of 144 ranked knee surgeons in Minnesota.
About Dr. Botker
Dr. Jesse Botker is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Mankato, Minnesota. A Medicare provider since 2007, Dr. Botker completed 36 knee replacements (#40 in Minnesota), 26 hip replacements, and 13 shoulder replacements in the latest annual CMS data, totaling 75 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Minnesota, Dr. Botker performs above the state average in knee (36 vs 30), near the state average in hip (26 vs 26), below the state average in shoulder (13 vs 24).
Dr. Botker 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 (26) and shoulder replacements (13).
Mankato is home to 11 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Mankato area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Botker extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 21 to 75 in the most recent data, a 257% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Botker'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 | 21 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| 2019 | 18 | 44 | 11 |
| 2020 | 24 | 33 | 0 |
| 2021 | 14 | 34 | 0 |
| 2022 | 22 | 34 | 17 |
| 2023 | 22 | 47 | 19 |
| 2024 | 26 | 36 | 13 |
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, 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Botker Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Minnesota state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Botker's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 257% from 21 procedures in 2013 to 75 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Botker
How does Dr. Botker's procedure volume compare to other Minnesota surgeons?
Dr. Botker has performed 75 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Minnesota average of 43 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Botker ranks #27 out of 187 orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Botker perform?
Dr. Botker performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (36 cases), hip replacement (26 cases), shoulder replacement (13 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Botker in Mankato?
Yes. There are 11 orthopedic surgeons in Mankato in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all Minnesota surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Botker 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Botker's total volume across all insurers at roughly 240 to 310 procedures against the 75 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. Botker's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Botker's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 21 procedures in 2013 to 75 in the most recent data, a 257% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 88 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Botker perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Botker's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (36 cases), hip replacement (26 cases), shoulder replacement (13 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Botker among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Botker affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Botker is affiliated with Windom Area Health, River'S Edge Hospital & Clinic, Mayo Clinic Health System St. James, New Ulm Medical Center, Sanford Westbrook Medical Center.
How does Dr. Botker compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Mankato?
Among the 11 orthopedic surgeons in Mankato, Dr. Botker ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Botker is among the highest-volume surgeons in Mankato.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Botker practices?
Windom Area Health (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); River'S Edge Hospital & Clinic (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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Mankato, Minnesota
Dr. Botker's 75 Medicare procedures are above the Mankato average of 56. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Mankato.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kyle Swanson | 133 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jacob Ziegler | 46 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Eric Busse | 42 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Springer | 37 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Robert Freed | 29 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Brandon Bukowski | 27 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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