Dr. Robert Cates is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Austin, Minnesota. In 2023, Dr. Cates performed 40 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#36 in Minnesota) and 17 hip replacements, for a combined total of 57 procedures.
Dr. Cates's combined volume of 57 procedures places them above the Minnesota statewide average of 47. Among 179 orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota, Dr. Cates ranks #50 overall.
Dr. Cates's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (40 cases) and hip replacements (17 cases).
Dr. Cates is the only orthopedic surgeon in Austin 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. Cates
How does Dr. Cates's procedure volume compare to other Minnesota surgeons?
In 2023, Dr. Cates performed 57 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Minnesota average of 47 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Cates ranks #50 out of 179 orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Cates perform?
Dr. Cates's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (40 cases) and hip replacement (17 cases).
Where is Dr. Cates's practice located?
Dr. Cates practices in Austin, Minnesota. The office is located at 1000 1st Dr Nw, Austin, MN 55912. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Cates for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Cates 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. Cates's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 57 procedures shown here.
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