Dr. William Lundberg, M.D.
Dr. William Lundberg is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Duluth, Minnesota. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Lundberg has performed 15 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#113 in Minnesota) and 12 hip replacements, for a combined total of 27 procedures.
In Minnesota, Dr. Lundberg performs below average in knee (15 vs 32 avg), below average in hip (12 vs 27 avg).
Dr. Lundberg's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (15 cases) and hip replacements (12 cases).
Duluth is home to 10 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Duluth area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Lundberg first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2019. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Lundberg's 15 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Medicare Cases
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.
How Dr. Lundberg Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Minnesota state average.
Contact & Location
Duluth, MN 55805
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Lundberg has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2019. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Lundberg
How does Dr. Lundberg's procedure volume compare to other Minnesota surgeons?
Dr. Lundberg has performed 27 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Minnesota average is 47 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Lundberg ranks #118 out of 179 orthopedic surgeons in Minnesota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Lundberg perform?
Dr. Lundberg's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (15 cases) and hip replacement (12 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Lundberg in Duluth?
Yes. There are 10 orthopedic surgeons in Duluth 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. Lundberg represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Lundberg's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 27 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Lundberg perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Lundberg's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (15 cases), hip replacement (12 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Lundberg affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Lundberg is affiliated with Aspirus St Lukes Hospital, Aspirus Lake View Hospital.
How does Dr. Lundberg compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Duluth?
Among the 10 orthopedic surgeons in Duluth, Dr. Lundberg ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Duluth has 64 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Lundberg practices?
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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Duluth, Minnesota
Dr. Lundberg's 27 Medicare procedures are below the Duluth average of 34. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Duluth.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Michael Momont | 64 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Joshua Rother | 42 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joel Zamzow | 37 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Rust | 28 | Shoulder |
| Dr. David Fogarty | 23 | Knee |
| Dr. Tyler Larson | 17 | Knee |
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