Dr. Joshua Thomas is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Glenwood, Minnesota. In 2023, Dr. Thomas performed 31 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements, ranking #11 in Minnesota.
Dr. Thomas's 31 Medicare procedures are near the Minnesota median of 35. The state has 179 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Medicare fee-for-service data captures roughly 33–37% of all joint replacements, so total surgical volume is likely higher.
Dr. Thomas's Medicare data shows a focused shoulder replacement practice with 31 verified procedures in 2023. 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.
Verified Medicare Cases (2023)
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.
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Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2023)
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Thomas
How does Dr. Thomas's procedure volume compare to other Minnesota surgeons?
In 2023, Dr. Thomas 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 in 2023. 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 in 2023. 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 Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data for 2023, 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.
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