Dr. Levi Brown, M.D.
Contact & Location
952-993-3230
St Louis Park, MN 55426
Tacoma, WA 98405
Tacoma, WA 98405
Dr. Brown performs more hip replacement procedures than 59% of orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #43 of 107 ranked hip surgeons in Minnesota.
About Dr. Brown
Practice. Dr. Levi Brown is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in St Louis Park, Minnesota. The latest annual CMS data records 23 hip replacements and 17 knee replacements, 40 procedures in all. That is #43 in Minnesota for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2019.
Trend. Dr. Brown 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, 23 procedures is below the national average of 36. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. St Louis Park has 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Brown also holds hospital privileges in MN and WA, a practice that extends beyond Minnesota.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 40 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, 23% to 28% for knee 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. Brown 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
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Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Brown
How does Dr. Brown's procedure volume compare to other Minnesota surgeons?
Dr. Brown has performed 40 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Minnesota average of 43 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Brown ranks #78 out of 187 orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Brown perform?
Dr. Brown's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (23 cases) and knee replacement (17 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Brown in St Louis Park?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in St Louis Park 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. Brown 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, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Brown's total volume across all insurers at roughly 130 to 170 procedures against the 40 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.
Does Dr. Brown perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Brown's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (23 cases), knee replacement (17 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Brown affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Brown is affiliated with Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital, Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital. Dr. Brown maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Brown compare to other orthopedic surgeons in St Louis Park?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in St Louis Park, Dr. Brown ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in St Louis Park has 95 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Brown practices?
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital (2 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 St Louis Park, Minnesota
Dr. Brown's 40 Medicare procedures are below the St Louis Park average of 54. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in St Louis Park.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Christine Pui | 95 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Daniel Sveom | 56 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Hebert | 43 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Paul Johnson | 36 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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