Shoulder
Dr. Joshua Thomas, D.O.
Dr. Joshua Thomas is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Glenwood, Minnesota. A Medicare provider since 2017, Dr. Thomas has performed 31 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements, ranking #11 in Minnesota.
In Minnesota, Dr. Thomas performs near average in shoulder (31 vs 26 avg).
Dr. Thomas's Medicare data shows a focused shoulder replacement practice with 31 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. Thomas is the only orthopedic surgeon in Glenwood represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Thomas first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 2,092 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Thomas's 31 verified procedures is near the national average of 28.
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. Thomas Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Minnesota state average.
Contact & Location
Glenwood, MN 56334
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Thomas has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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 Shoulder Replacement
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Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after shoulder replacement surgery:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Thomas
How does Dr. Thomas's procedure volume compare to other Minnesota surgeons?
Dr. Thomas has performed 31 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. Thomas ranks #108 out of 179 orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Thomas perform?
Dr. Thomas's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 31 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Thomas with shoulder replacement surgery?
Dr. Thomas ranks #11 in Minnesota for shoulder replacement with 31 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 179 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Thomas's practice located?
Dr. Thomas practices in Glenwood, Minnesota. The office is located at 10 4th Ave Se, Glenwood, MN 56334. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Thomas for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Thomas 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. Thomas's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 31 procedures shown here.
Which hospitals is Dr. Thomas affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Thomas is affiliated with Glacial Ridge Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Thomas practices?
Glacial Ridge Hospital (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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