Dr. Timothy Hiesterman, D.O.
Contact & Location
541-779-6250
Medford, OR 97504
Dr. Hiesterman performs more hip replacement procedures than 5% of orthopedic surgeons in Montana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #19 of 20 ranked hip surgeons in Montana.
About Dr. Hiesterman
Practice. Dr. Timothy Hiesterman is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bozeman, Montana. The latest annual CMS data records 13 hip replacements and 11 knee replacements, 24 procedures in all. That is #19 in Montana for hip replacement. A Medicare provider since 2008.
Trend. Dr. Hiesterman first appears in the Medicare data in 2022. With 2 years on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 13 procedures is below the national average of 36. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Bozeman has 4 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Hiesterman also holds hospital privileges in OR and MT, a practice that extends beyond Montana.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 44 procedures in 2022 and 24 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee 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. Hiesterman Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Montana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Hiesterman has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Hip Replacement
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Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Hiesterman
How does Dr. Hiesterman's procedure volume compare to other Montana surgeons?
Dr. Hiesterman has performed 24 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Montana average is 81 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Hiesterman ranks #25 out of 39 orthopedic surgeons in Montana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Hiesterman perform?
Dr. Hiesterman's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (13 cases) and knee replacement (11 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Hiesterman with hip replacement surgery?
Dr. Hiesterman ranks #19 in Montana for hip replacement with 13 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 39 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Hiesterman's practice located?
Dr. Hiesterman's current practice address is in Medford, OR. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Hiesterman's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Bozeman, Montana.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Hiesterman 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Hiesterman's total volume across all insurers at roughly 80 to 100 procedures against the 24 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.
Does Dr. Hiesterman perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Hiesterman's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (13 cases), knee replacement (11 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Hiesterman affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Hiesterman is affiliated with Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center, Benefis Hospitals Inc. Dr. Hiesterman maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Hiesterman compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Bozeman?
Among the 4 orthopedic surgeons in Bozeman, Dr. Hiesterman ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Hiesterman is among the highest-volume surgeons in Bozeman.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Hiesterman practices?
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Benefis Hospitals Inc (2 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 Bozeman, Montana
Dr. Hiesterman's 24 Medicare procedures are below the Bozeman average of 76. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Bozeman.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Martin Gelbke | 145 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Dean Sukin | 110 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Timothy O'brien | 24 | Knee |
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