Dr. Karen Perser is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Kalispell, Montana. In 2023, Dr. Perser performed 17 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements, ranking #11 in Montana. Procedure counts are based on Medicare fee-for-service data for 2023.
Verified Medicare Cases (2023)
Shoulder Replacement
17 verified cases
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)
Questions to Ask Dr. Perser
Medicare volume represents only a portion of a surgeon's practice.
Recommended Script:
"Dr. Perser, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"
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📞 Phone: 406-752-6784
350 Heritage Way
Kalispell, MT 59901
Kalispell, MT 59901
NPI: 1568576189
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.