Dr. Kyle Menzel, M.D.
Contact & Location
218-879-4641
Cloquet, MN 55720
Dr. Menzel performs more hip replacement procedures than 24% of orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #81 of 107 ranked hip surgeons in Minnesota.
About Dr. Menzel
Practice. Dr. Kyle Menzel is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Cloquet, Minnesota. The latest annual CMS data records 16 hip replacements. That is #81 in Minnesota for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Dr. Menzel first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 16 procedures is below the national average of 36. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 16 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 25% to 33% for hip 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. Menzel 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 Hip Replacement
If you are considering hip replacement surgery, these evidence-based guides can help you prepare and recover:
Understanding the progression from conservative treatments to surgical intervention, and how to determine when hip replacement becomes the right choice.
What to Expect on the Day of SurgeryA step-by-step walkthrough of your surgical day, from pre-op preparation through anesthesia, the procedure itself, and the first hours of recovery.
Home Safety: Creating Your Recovery SanctuaryRoom-by-room modifications, equipment recommendations, and fall-prevention strategies to prepare your home for a safe post-surgical recovery.
Medicare Coverage for Joint ReplacementWhat Medicare Part A and Part B cover for joint replacement surgery, including hospital stays, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and physical therapy.
Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
Recovery timelines vary by patient, but here is a general overview of what to expect after hip replacement surgery:
Individual recovery varies based on overall health, age, and adherence to physical therapy. View full hip replacement recovery guide and product recommendations
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Menzel
How does Dr. Menzel's procedure volume compare to other Minnesota surgeons?
Dr. Menzel has performed 16 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. Menzel ranks #147 out of 187 orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Menzel perform?
Dr. Menzel's reported Medicare volume is focused on hip replacement, with 16 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Menzel's practice located?
Dr. Menzel practices in Cloquet, Minnesota. The office is located at Community Memorial Hospital, Cloquet, MN 55720. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Menzel for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Menzel 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Menzel's total volume across all insurers at roughly 50 to 60 procedures against the 16 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. Menzel affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Menzel is affiliated with Community Memorial Hospital, Cook Community Hospital, Aspirus St Lukes Hospital, Essentia Health Virginia.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Menzel practices?
Community Memorial Hospital (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Aspirus St Lukes Hospital (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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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