Dr. Joshua Veenstra, MD
Contact & Location
952-831-8742
Bloomington, MN 55431
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
Dr. Veenstra performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 69% of orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #13 of 42 ranked shoulder surgeons in Minnesota.
About Dr. Veenstra
Dr. Joshua Veenstra is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bloomington, Minnesota. A Medicare provider since 2015, Dr. Veenstra performed 24 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements in the latest annual CMS data, ranking #13 in Minnesota.
In Minnesota, Dr. Veenstra performs near the state average in shoulder (24 vs 24).
Dr. Veenstra's Medicare data shows a focused shoulder replacement practice with 24 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.
Bloomington is home to 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Bloomington area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Veenstra first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2024. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 2,213 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Veenstra's 24 verified procedures is near the national average of 29.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 24 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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 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. Veenstra Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Minnesota state average.
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
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Veenstra
How does Dr. Veenstra's procedure volume compare to other Minnesota surgeons?
Dr. Veenstra has performed 24 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Minnesota average is 43 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Veenstra ranks #120 out of 187 orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Veenstra perform?
Dr. Veenstra's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 24 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Veenstra with shoulder replacement surgery?
Dr. Veenstra ranks #13 in Minnesota for shoulder replacement with 24 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 187 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Veenstra in Bloomington?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Bloomington 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. Veenstra 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Veenstra's total volume across all insurers at roughly 60 to 80 procedures against the 24 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. Veenstra affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Veenstra is affiliated with Beacon Kalamazoo, Beacon Allegan, Sturgis Hospital, Three Rivers Health, Bronson Methodist Hospital. Dr. Veenstra maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Veenstra compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Bloomington?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Bloomington, Dr. Veenstra ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Veenstra is among the highest-volume surgeons in Bloomington.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Veenstra practices?
Beacon Kalamazoo (3 out of 5 CMS stars, 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 Bloomington, Minnesota
Dr. Veenstra's 24 Medicare procedures are below the Bloomington average of 37. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Bloomington.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jeffrey Mair | 66 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Mark Thomas | 63 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Walsh | 19 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Ryan Morgan | 12 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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