Dr. Timothy Joyce, M.D.
Contact & Location
406-752-6784
Kalispell, MT 59901
Dr. Joyce performs more knee replacement procedures than 82% of orthopedic surgeons in Montana, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #5 of 29 ranked knee surgeons in Montana.
About Dr. Joyce
Practice. Dr. Timothy Joyce is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Kalispell, Montana. The latest annual CMS data records 104 knee replacements and 57 hip replacements, 161 procedures in all. That is #5 in Montana for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2011.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2016 to 2024, 9 years. Volume rose from 95 procedures a year to 161, up 69%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 104 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Local context. Kalispell has 7 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 | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 50 | 45 |
| 2017 | 63 | 72 |
| 2018 | 38 | 55 |
| 2019 | 52 | 59 |
| 2020 | 61 | 45 |
| 2021 | 56 | 46 |
| 2022 | 61 | 67 |
| 2023 | 52 | 80 |
| 2024 | 57 | 104 |
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, 25% to 33% for hip 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. Joyce Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Montana state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Joyce's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 69% from 95 procedures in 2016 to 161 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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Joyce
How does Dr. Joyce's procedure volume compare to other Montana surgeons?
Dr. Joyce has performed 161 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Montana average of 81 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Joyce ranks #9 out of 39 orthopedic surgeons in Montana.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Joyce perform?
Dr. Joyce's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (104 cases) and hip replacement (57 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Joyce with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Joyce ranks #5 in Montana for knee replacement with 104 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 39 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Joyce in Kalispell?
Yes. There are 7 orthopedic surgeons in Kalispell 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 Montana surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Joyce 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Joyce's total volume across all insurers at roughly 540 to 680 procedures against the 161 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. Joyce's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Joyce's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 95 procedures in 2016 to 161 in the most recent data, a 69% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 161 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Joyce perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Joyce's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (104 cases), hip replacement (57 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Joyce affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Joyce is affiliated with Logan Health Medical Center, Logan Health - Whitefish, Cabinet Peaks Medical Center, St Luke Community Hospital.
How does Dr. Joyce compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Kalispell?
Among the 7 orthopedic surgeons in Kalispell, Dr. Joyce ranks #2 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Joyce is among the highest-volume surgeons in Kalispell.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Joyce practices?
Logan Health Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Logan Health - Whitefish (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Cabinet Peaks Medical Center (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Kalispell, Montana
Dr. Joyce's 161 Medicare procedures are above the Kalispell average of 62. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Kalispell.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Joseph Bergman | 164 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kim Stimpson | 43 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Stanley Makman | 18 | Knee |
| Dr. Karen Perser | 18 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Matthew Bailey | 16 | Knee |
| Dr. Benjamin Ward | 16 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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