How many orthopedic surgeons are ranked in Montana?

Our Montana directory includes 45 orthopedic surgeons who performed a combined 3,645 Medicare joint replacement procedures. These surgeons are ranked by verified Medicare procedure volume across hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, providing transparent data to help patients compare experience levels.

Who is the highest-volume orthopedic surgeon in Montana?

Michael T Groover, D.O. in Billings is currently the highest-volume orthopedic surgeon in Montana with 263 Medicare procedures. High procedure volume is associated with better patient outcomes, fewer complications, and shorter recovery times according to orthopedic research.

Which cities in Montana have the most orthopedic surgeons?

The top cities for orthopedic surgery in Montana are: Billings (10 surgeons), Missoula (9 surgeons), Kalispell (7 surgeons), Bozeman (6 surgeons), Great Falls (5 surgeons). Montana has orthopedic surgeons practicing across 10 cities statewide. Urban medical centers tend to have higher surgeon concentrations and access to advanced surgical technology.

What types of joint replacement procedures are performed in Montana?

Montana orthopedic surgeons performed 2,035 knee replacements, 1,181 hip replacements, and 429 shoulder replacements based on Medicare data. Knee replacement is the most common joint replacement procedure nationwide. Many Montana surgeons also offer minimally invasive techniques and robotic-assisted surgery for improved precision and faster recovery.

How do I choose the best orthopedic surgeon in Montana?

Key factors to consider when choosing an orthopedic surgeon in Montana: (1) Medicare procedure volume — higher volume correlates with better outcomes; (2) Board certification in orthopedic surgery; (3) Fellowship training in joint replacement; (4) Hospital quality ratings and accreditation; (5) Patient satisfaction scores; (6) Use of modern techniques like robotic-assisted surgery; (7) Proximity to your home for follow-up appointments.

Does Medicare cover joint replacement surgery in Montana?

Yes, Medicare Part A and Part B cover medically necessary joint replacement surgery in Montana, including hip, knee, and shoulder replacements. Coverage includes the surgery, hospital stay, anesthesia, physical therapy, and durable medical equipment. You'll typically pay 20% coinsurance after meeting your Part B deductible. All 45 surgeons in our Montana rankings accept Medicare.

What is the average cost of joint replacement in Montana?

For Medicare beneficiaries in Montana, out-of-pocket costs for joint replacement typically range from $1,500-$4,500 after meeting your deductible. Total costs vary by procedure type, hospital vs. outpatient surgery center, and your specific Medicare plan. Hip and knee replacements are increasingly performed as outpatient procedures, which can reduce costs. All ranked Montana surgeons accept Medicare assignment.

How is surgeon ranking data verified for Montana?

Our Montana surgeon rankings are based on CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets, which track every Medicare-billed procedure by provider NPI number. This data is independently verified by the federal government and represents the most comprehensive publicly available source for surgeon procedure volumes. Rankings are updated annually when new CMS data is published.

45+ Orthopedic Surgeons in Montana

1

State Rank

NPI: 1023455748

Michael T Groover, D.O.

Billings

MT

263

Verified Cases

#1

State

Hip 94

Knee 169

2

State Rank

NPI: 1841388832

Zachary B Scheer, MD

Billings

MT

256

Verified Cases

#2

State

Hip 86

Knee 170

3

State Rank

NPI: 1295878890

David H Allmacher, MD

Missoula

MT

247

Verified Cases

#3

State

Hip 67

Knee 180

4

State Rank

NPI: 1356637995

Daniel R Whiting, MD

Missoula

MT

196

Verified Cases

#4

State

Hip 120

Knee 76

5

State Rank

NPI: 1649259441

Mark A Channer, M.D.

Missoula

MT

176

Verified Cases

#5

State

Hip 92

Knee 84

6

State Rank

NPI: 1306225917

Jace Bullard, MD

Great Falls

MT

176

Verified Cases

#6

State

Hip 53

Knee 123

7

State Rank

NPI: 1457396186

Dean C Sukin, M.D.

Bozeman

MT

175

Verified Cases

#7

State

Hip 87

Knee 88

8

State Rank

NPI: 1235104639

Kerry S Hale, M.D.

Helena

MT

168

Verified Cases

#8

State

Hip 61

Knee 107

9

State Rank

NPI: 1932324860

Martin K Gelbke, MD

Bozeman

MT

152

Verified Cases

#9

State

Hip 68

Knee 84

10

State Rank

NPI: 1598850984

Matthew A Kopplin, MD

Billings

MT

143

Verified Cases

#10

State

Hip 70

Knee 73

11

State Rank

NPI: 1285898569

Joseph H Bergman, M.D.

Kalispell

MT

143

Verified Cases

#11

State

Hip 67

Knee 76

12

State Rank

NPI: 1740571777

Timothy A Joyce, M.D.

Kalispell

MT

132

Verified Cases

#12

State

Hip 52

Knee 80

13

State Rank

NPI: 1710098587

Steven Fischer, MD

Billings

MT

117

Verified Cases

#13

State

Hip 46

Knee 71

14

State Rank

NPI: 1295998771

Andrew Blackman, MD

Great Falls

MT

103

Verified Cases

#14

State

Hip 35

Knee 68

15

State Rank

NPI: 1396724159

Christopher R Price, M.D.

Missoula

MT

97

Verified Cases

#15

State

Hip 21

Knee 46

Shoulder 30

16

State Rank

NPI: 1144221011

Gregg D Pike, MD

Great Falls

MT

89

Verified Cases

#16

State

Hip 32

Knee 57

17

State Rank

NPI: 1932154671

Gary J Willstein, MD

Missoula

MT

86

Verified Cases

#17

State

Hip 22

Knee 35

Shoulder 29

18

State Rank

NPI: 1467488387

Steven J Klepps, M.D.

Billings

MT

78

Verified Cases

#18

State

Shoulder 78

19

State Rank

NPI: 1053773507

Charles T Crellin, M.D.

Billings

MT

68

Verified Cases

#19

State

Hip 36

Knee 32

20

State Rank

NPI: 1578632717

Whitney S Robinson, MD

Billings

MT

60

Verified Cases

#20

State

Hip 23

Knee 37

21

State Rank

NPI: 1063618833

Michael B Farr, D.O.

Havre

MT

59

Verified Cases

#21

State

Hip 16

Knee 29

Shoulder 14

22

State Rank

NPI: 1578572129

Justin A Jacobson, M.D.

Missoula

MT

55

Verified Cases

#22

State

Shoulder 55

23

State Rank

NPI: 1922008374

Timothy O'brien, MD

Bozeman

MT

52

Verified Cases

#23

State

Hip 16

Knee 36

24

State Rank

NPI: 1174523336

Larry R Stayner, M.D.

Missoula

MT

52

Verified Cases

#24

State

Knee 24

Shoulder 28

25

State Rank

NPI: 1215983937

Kim D Stimpson, MD

Kalispell

MT

51

Verified Cases

#25

State

Knee 28

Shoulder 23

26

State Rank

NPI: 1922090604

Guy R Schmidt, MD

Billings

MT

41

Verified Cases

#26

State

Knee 41

27

State Rank

NPI: 1497734909

Colin G Sherrill, M.D.

Missoula

MT

36

Verified Cases

#27

State

Knee 36

28

State Rank

NPI: 1902986227

Nick Blavatsky, MD

Butte

MT

35

Verified Cases

#28

State

Hip 17

Knee 18

29

State Rank

NPI: 1790121580

Jessica A Hart, MD

Great Falls

MT

32

Verified Cases

#29

State

Shoulder 32

30

State Rank

NPI: 1396765442

Peter D Hanson, MD

Helena

MT

31

Verified Cases

#30

State

Knee 31

31

State Rank

NPI: 1417949108

Barry N Smith, MD

Billings

MT

30

Verified Cases

#31

State

Shoulder 30

32

State Rank

NPI: 1285845248

Michael P Bryant, DO

Great Falls

MT

27

Verified Cases

#32

State

Knee 27

33

State Rank

NPI: 1124349402

Brandon S Beamer, M.D.

Bozeman

MT

23

Verified Cases

#33

State

Knee 11

Shoulder 12

34

State Rank

NPI: 1285839894

Benjamin D Ward, M.D.

Kalispell

MT

23

Verified Cases

#34

State

Shoulder 23

35

State Rank

NPI: 1730290610

Stanley H Makman, M.D.

Kalispell

MT

20

Verified Cases

#35

State

Knee 20

36

State Rank

NPI: 1134111750

James E Scott, MD

Sidney

MT

19

Verified Cases

#36

State

Knee 19

37

State Rank

NPI: 1790950889

Thomas Owen, MD

Billings

MT

18

Verified Cases

#37

State

Shoulder 18

38

State Rank

NPI: 1568576189

Karen N Perser, MD

Kalispell

MT

17

Verified Cases

#38

State

Shoulder 17

39

State Rank

NPI: 1396896577

Matthew K Bailey, M.D.

Kalispell

MT

16

Verified Cases

#39

State

Knee 16

40

State Rank

NPI: 1437159944

Mark C Deibert, MD

Bozeman

MT

16

Verified Cases

#40

State

Knee 16

41

State Rank

NPI: 1215340294

Jeffrey Dickson, D.O.

Helena

MT

16

Verified Cases

#41

State

Shoulder 16

42

State Rank

NPI: 1316941800

Daniel J Downey, M.D.

Dillon

MT

15

Verified Cases

#42

State

Knee 15

43

State Rank

NPI: 1740406412

Erik Bergquist, M.D.

Helena

MT

13

Verified Cases

#43

State

Shoulder 13

44

State Rank

NPI: 1548255540

Jeffrey M Laporte, M.D.

Missoula

MT

12

Verified Cases

#44

State

Knee 12

45

State Rank

NPI: 1518185982

Peter M Kelleher, MD

Bozeman

MT

11

Verified Cases

#45

State

Shoulder 11

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