Dr. Michael Dulske, M.D.
Contact & Location
601-987-8200
Flowood, MS 39232
Madison, MS 39110
Dr. Dulske performs more knee replacement procedures than 48% of orthopedic surgeons in Mississippi, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #30 of 58 ranked knee surgeons in Mississippi.
About Dr. Dulske
Practice. Dr. Michael Dulske is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Flowood, Mississippi. The latest annual CMS data records 37 knee replacements and 15 shoulder replacements, 52 procedures in all. That is #30 in Mississippi for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 10 years. Volume rose from 13 procedures a year to 52, up 300%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 37 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Flowood has 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 18 | 0 |
| 2017 | 21 | 0 |
| 2018 | 17 | 0 |
| 2019 | 28 | 0 |
| 2020 | 19 | 0 |
| 2021 | 24 | 14 |
| 2022 | 33 | 0 |
| 2023 | 35 | 0 |
| 2024 | 37 | 15 |
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, 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Dulske Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Mississippi state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Dulske's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 10 years, increasing 300% from 13 procedures in 2014 to 52 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Dulske
How does Dr. Dulske's procedure volume compare to other Mississippi surgeons?
Dr. Dulske has performed 52 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Mississippi average is 69 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Dulske ranks #35 out of 78 orthopedic surgeons in Mississippi.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Dulske perform?
Dr. Dulske's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (37 cases) and shoulder replacement (15 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Dulske in Flowood?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Flowood 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 Mississippi surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Dulske 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Dulske's total volume across all insurers at roughly 170 to 210 procedures against the 52 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. Dulske's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Dulske's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 13 procedures in 2014 to 52 in the most recent data, a 300% increase over 10 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 52 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Dulske perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Dulske's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (37 cases), shoulder replacement (15 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Dulske affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Dulske is affiliated with Merit Health River Oaks, Fmol Health I St Dominic, S E Lackey Memorial Hospital, Mississippi Methodist Rehab Ctr.
How does Dr. Dulske compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Flowood?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Flowood, Dr. Dulske ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Flowood has 186 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Dulske practices?
Merit Health River Oaks (1 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Fmol Health I St Dominic (1 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 Flowood, Mississippi
Dr. Dulske's 52 Medicare procedures are below the Flowood average of 91. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Flowood.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Matthew Futvoye | 186 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Edwin Kennedy | 137 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. William McCraney | 56 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Steven Hendrix | 24 | Shoulder |
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