Dr. Timothy Panek, M.D.
Contact & Location
651-439-8807
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Dr. Panek performs more knee replacement procedures than 88% of orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #16 of 144 ranked knee surgeons in Minnesota.
About Dr. Panek
Practice. Dr. Timothy Panek is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota. The latest annual CMS data records 57 knee replacements and 18 hip replacements, 75 procedures in all. That is #16 in Minnesota for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 52 procedures a year to 75, up 44%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 57 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Oak Park Heights has 9 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Panek also holds hospital privileges in MN and WI, a practice that extends beyond Minnesota.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 21 | 31 |
| 2014 | 13 | 33 |
| 2015 | 23 | 30 |
| 2016 | 15 | 34 |
| 2017 | 15 | 41 |
| 2018 | 14 | 35 |
| 2019 | 28 | 71 |
| 2020 | 28 | 58 |
| 2021 | 26 | 46 |
| 2022 | 22 | 48 |
| 2023 | 20 | 45 |
| 2024 | 18 | 57 |
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. Panek Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Minnesota state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Panek's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 44% from 52 procedures in 2013 to 75 in the most recent data.
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 Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Panek
How does Dr. Panek's procedure volume compare to other Minnesota surgeons?
Dr. Panek has performed 75 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Minnesota average of 43 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Panek ranks #28 out of 187 orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Panek perform?
Dr. Panek's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (57 cases) and hip replacement (18 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Panek with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Panek ranks #16 in Minnesota for knee replacement with 57 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 187 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Panek in Oak Park Heights?
Yes. There are 9 orthopedic surgeons in Oak Park Heights 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. Panek 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. Panek's total volume across all insurers at roughly 260 to 320 procedures against the 75 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. Panek's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Panek's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 52 procedures in 2013 to 75 in the most recent data, a 44% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 99 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Panek perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Panek's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (57 cases), hip replacement (18 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Panek affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Panek is affiliated with M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital, River Falls Area Hospital, Lakeview Memorial Hospital. Dr. Panek maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Panek compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Oak Park Heights?
Among the 9 orthopedic surgeons in Oak Park Heights, Dr. Panek ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Panek is among the highest-volume surgeons in Oak Park Heights.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Panek practices?
M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); River Falls Area Hospital (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Lakeview Memorial Hospital (4 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 Oak Park Heights, Minnesota
Dr. Panek's 75 Medicare procedures are above the Oak Park Heights average of 49. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Oak Park Heights.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Robert Knowlan | 90 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kevin Lindgren | 55 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Comfort | 42 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Nicholas Weiss | 33 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Meisterling | 24 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Andrea Saterbak | 23 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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