Dr. Michael Nemanich, M.D.
Contact & Location
612-455-2008
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Dr. Nemanich performs more knee replacement procedures than 49% of orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #73 of 144 ranked knee surgeons in Minnesota.
About Dr. Nemanich
Dr. Michael Nemanich is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Nemanich performed 25 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#73 in Minnesota) and 24 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 49 procedures.
In Minnesota, Dr. Nemanich performs near the state average in knee (25 vs 30), near the state average in hip (24 vs 26).
Dr. Nemanich's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (25 cases) and hip replacements (24 cases).
Minneapolis is home to 11 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Minneapolis area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Nemanich extend back to 2014, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 16 to 49 in the most recent data, a 206% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Nemanich's 25 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,612 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 16 |
| 2015 | 0 | 18 |
| 2016 | 12 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 16 |
| 2018 | 15 | 0 |
| 2019 | 19 | 17 |
| 2020 | 18 | 18 |
| 2021 | 16 | 28 |
| 2022 | 26 | 31 |
| 2023 | 29 | 20 |
| 2024 | 24 | 25 |
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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 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. Nemanich Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Minnesota state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Nemanich's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 206% from 16 procedures in 2014 to 49 in the most recent data.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Nemanich
How does Dr. Nemanich's procedure volume compare to other Minnesota surgeons?
Dr. Nemanich has performed 49 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Minnesota average of 43 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Nemanich ranks #57 out of 187 orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Nemanich perform?
Dr. Nemanich's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (25 cases) and hip replacement (24 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Nemanich in Minneapolis?
Yes. There are 11 orthopedic surgeons in Minneapolis 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. Nemanich 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 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Nemanich's total volume across all insurers at roughly 160 to 200 procedures against the 49 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.
Has Dr. Nemanich's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Nemanich's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 16 procedures in 2014 to 49 in the most recent data, a 206% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 57 procedures in 2022.
Does Dr. Nemanich perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Nemanich's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (25 cases), hip replacement (24 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. Nemanich compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Minneapolis?
Among the 11 orthopedic surgeons in Minneapolis, Dr. Nemanich ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Nemanich is among the highest-volume surgeons in Minneapolis.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Dr. Nemanich's 49 Medicare procedures are above the Minneapolis average of 39. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Minneapolis.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Patrick Horst | 55 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Baer | 48 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Paul Hoogervorst | 41 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Patrick Morgan | 34 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Alicia Harrison | 25 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Kirk Aadalen | 19 | Knee |
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