How many orthopedic surgeons are ranked in Montana?

Our Montana directory includes 39 orthopedic surgeons who performed a combined 3,176 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 255 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: Missoula (9 surgeons), Billings (8 surgeons), Kalispell (7 surgeons), Helena (5 surgeons), Great Falls (5 surgeons). Montana has orthopedic surgeons practicing across 7 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 1,757 knee replacements, 1,012 hip replacements, and 407 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 39 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.

39+ Orthopedic Surgeons in Montana

1

State Rank

NPI: 1023455748

Michael T Groover, D.O.

Billings

MT

255

Verified Cases

#1

State

Hip 98

Knee 157

2

State Rank

NPI: 1841388832

Zachary B Scheer, MD

Billings

MT

246

Verified Cases

#2

State

Hip 76

Knee 170

3

State Rank

NPI: 1295878890

David H Allmacher, MD

Missoula

MT

231

Verified Cases

#3

State

Hip 77

Knee 154

4

State Rank

NPI: 1649259441

Mark A Channer, M.D.

Missoula

MT

181

Verified Cases

#4

State

Hip 91

Knee 90

5

State Rank

NPI: 1235104639

Kerry S Hale, M.D.

Helena

MT

168

Verified Cases

#5

State

Hip 69

Knee 99

6

State Rank

NPI: 1356637995

Daniel R Whiting, MD

Missoula

MT

167

Verified Cases

#6

State

Hip 87

Knee 80

7

State Rank

NPI: 1285898569

Joseph H Bergman, M.D.

Kalispell

MT

164

Verified Cases

#7

State

Hip 76

Knee 88

8

State Rank

NPI: 1306225917

Jace Bullard, MD

Great Falls

MT

162

Verified Cases

#8

State

Hip 55

Knee 107

9

State Rank

NPI: 1740571777

Timothy A Joyce, M.D.

Kalispell

MT

161

Verified Cases

#9

State

Hip 57

Knee 104

10

State Rank

NPI: 1932324860

Martin K Gelbke, MD

Bozeman

MT

145

Verified Cases

#10

State

Hip 54

Knee 91

11

State Rank

NPI: 1710098587

Steven Fischer, MD

Billings

MT

118

Verified Cases

#11

State

Hip 52

Knee 66

12

State Rank

NPI: 1598850984

Matthew A Kopplin, MD

Billings

MT

116

Verified Cases

#12

State

Hip 62

Knee 54

13

State Rank

NPI: 1457396186

Dean C Sukin, M.D.

Bozeman

MT

110

Verified Cases

#13

State

Hip 35

Knee 75

14

State Rank

NPI: 1467488387

Steven J Klepps, M.D.

Billings

MT

105

Verified Cases

#14

State

Shoulder 105

15

State Rank

NPI: 1932154671

Gary J Willstein, MD

Missoula

MT

97

Verified Cases

#15

State

Hip 17

Knee 40

Shoulder 40

16

State Rank

NPI: 1144221011

Gregg D Pike, MD

Great Falls

MT

88

Verified Cases

#16

State

Hip 23

Knee 65

17

State Rank

NPI: 1396724159

Christopher R Price, M.D.

Missoula

MT

80

Verified Cases

#17

State

Hip 15

Knee 33

Shoulder 32

18

State Rank

NPI: 1295998771

Andrew Blackman, MD

Great Falls

MT

78

Verified Cases

#18

State

Hip 28

Knee 50

19

State Rank

NPI: 1174523336

Larry R Stayner, M.D.

Missoula

MT

49

Verified Cases

#19

State

Knee 17

Shoulder 32

20

State Rank

NPI: 1578572129

Justin A Jacobson, M.D.

Missoula

MT

44

Verified Cases

#20

State

Shoulder 44

21

State Rank

NPI: 1396765442

Peter D Hanson, MD

Helena

MT

43

Verified Cases

#21

State

Hip 16

Knee 27

22

State Rank

NPI: 1215983937

Kim D Stimpson, MD

Kalispell

MT

43

Verified Cases

#22

State

Knee 27

Shoulder 16

23

State Rank

NPI: 1922090604

Guy R Schmidt, MD

Billings

MT

29

Verified Cases

#23

State

Knee 29

24

State Rank

NPI: 1285845248

Michael P Bryant, DO

Great Falls

MT

27

Verified Cases

#24

State

Hip 11

Knee 16

25

State Rank

NPI: 1508044421

Timothy G Hiesterman, DO

Bozeman

MT

24

Verified Cases

#25

State

Hip 13

Knee 11

26

State Rank

NPI: 1922008374

Timothy O'brien, MD

Bozeman

MT

24

Verified Cases

#26

State

Knee 24

27

State Rank

NPI: 1497734909

Colin G Sherrill, M.D.

Missoula

MT

22

Verified Cases

#27

State

Knee 22

28

State Rank

NPI: 1790121580

Jessica A Hart, MD

Great Falls

MT

20

Verified Cases

#28

State

Shoulder 20

29

State Rank

NPI: 1790950889

Thomas Owen, MD

Billings

MT

20

Verified Cases

#29

State

Shoulder 20

30

State Rank

NPI: 1730290610

Stanley H Makman, M.D.

Kalispell

MT

18

Verified Cases

#30

State

Knee 18

31

State Rank

NPI: 1215340294

Jeffrey Dickson, D.O.

Helena

MT

18

Verified Cases

#31

State

Shoulder 18

32

State Rank

NPI: 1568576189

Karen N Perser, MD

Kalispell

MT

18

Verified Cases

#32

State

Shoulder 18

33

State Rank

NPI: 1396896577

Matthew K Bailey, M.D.

Kalispell

MT

16

Verified Cases

#33

State

Knee 16

34

State Rank

NPI: 1285839894

Benjamin D Ward, M.D.

Kalispell

MT

16

Verified Cases

#34

State

Shoulder 16

35

State Rank

NPI: 1417949108

Barry N Smith, MD

Billings

MT

16

Verified Cases

#35

State

Shoulder 16

36

State Rank

NPI: 1740406412

Erik Bergquist, M.D.

Helena

MT

16

Verified Cases

#36

State

Shoulder 16

37

State Rank

NPI: 1134111750

James E Scott, MD

Sidney

MT

15

Verified Cases

#37

State

Knee 15

38

State Rank

NPI: 1558388553

John D Michelotti, MD

Helena

MT

14

Verified Cases

#38

State

Shoulder 14

39

State Rank

NPI: 1548255540

Jeffrey M Laporte, M.D.

Missoula

MT

12

Verified Cases

#39

State

Knee 12

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