How many orthopedic surgeons are ranked in North Dakota?

Our North Dakota directory includes 28 orthopedic surgeons who performed a combined 2,275 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 North Dakota?

Howard T Berglund, MD in Fargo is currently the highest-volume orthopedic surgeon in North Dakota with 175 Medicare procedures. High procedure volume is associated with better patient outcomes, fewer complications, and shorter recovery times according to orthopedic research.

Which cities in North Dakota have the most orthopedic surgeons?

The top cities for orthopedic surgery in North Dakota are: Bismarck (10 surgeons), Fargo (7 surgeons), Grand Forks (4 surgeons), Minot (4 surgeons), West Fargo (1 surgeons). North Dakota 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 North Dakota?

North Dakota orthopedic surgeons performed 1,297 knee replacements, 708 hip replacements, and 270 shoulder replacements based on Medicare data. Knee replacement is the most common joint replacement procedure nationwide. Many North Dakota 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 North Dakota?

Key factors to consider when choosing an orthopedic surgeon in North Dakota: (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 North Dakota?

Yes, Medicare Part A and Part B cover medically necessary joint replacement surgery in North Dakota, 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 28 surgeons in our North Dakota rankings accept Medicare.

What is the average cost of joint replacement in North Dakota?

For Medicare beneficiaries in North Dakota, 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 North Dakota surgeons accept Medicare assignment.

How is surgeon ranking data verified for North Dakota?

Our North Dakota 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.

28+ Orthopedic Surgeons in North Dakota

1

State Rank

NPI: 1831141175

Howard T Berglund, MD

Fargo

ND

175

Verified Cases

#1

State

Hip 50

Knee 75

Shoulder 50

2

State Rank

NPI: 1922025568

Gary A Matthys, MD

Fargo

ND

158

Verified Cases

#2

State

Hip 100

Knee 58

3

State Rank

NPI: 1659500718

Brian Dahl, MD

Bismarck

ND

150

Verified Cases

#3

State

Hip 82

Knee 68

4

State Rank

NPI: 1538397070

Derrick Cote, MD

Bismarck

ND

141

Verified Cases

#4

State

Hip 38

Knee 85

Shoulder 18

5

State Rank

NPI: 1932170057

David M Schall, MD

Grand Forks

ND

132

Verified Cases

#5

State

Hip 40

Knee 92

6

State Rank

NPI: 1124046016

Timothy J Bopp, MD

Bismarck

ND

129

Verified Cases

#6

State

Hip 61

Knee 68

7

State Rank

NPI: 1881886497

Jeremy J Gardner, MD

Grand Forks

ND

120

Verified Cases

#7

State

Hip 42

Knee 78

8

State Rank

NPI: 1356551089

Kevin Dahl, MD

Fargo

ND

109

Verified Cases

#8

State

Hip 29

Knee 66

Shoulder 14

9

State Rank

NPI: 1699727958

Matthew J Nelsen, MD

Fargo

ND

98

Verified Cases

#9

State

Hip 41

Knee 57

10

State Rank

NPI: 1437509387

Nicholas O'neill, D.O.

Fargo

ND

98

Verified Cases

#10

State

Hip 37

Knee 61

11

State Rank

NPI: 1013939693

Grand Forks

ND

62

Verified Cases

#17

State

Hip 17

Knee 24

Shoulder 21

18

State Rank

NPI: 1396001079

Cody P Pehrson, M.D.

Minot

ND

61

Verified Cases

#18

State

Hip 29

Knee 32

19

State Rank

NPI: 1972521870

Troy D Pierce, MD

Bismarck

ND

46

Verified Cases

#19

State

Shoulder 46

20

State Rank

NPI: 1477551422

Ravindra P Joshi, M.D.

Minot

ND

45

Verified Cases

#20

State

Hip 15

Knee 30

21

State Rank

NPI: 1225080476

Darin T Leetun, MD

Grand Forks

ND

43

Verified Cases

#21

State

Shoulder 43

22

State Rank

NPI: 1750584355

Mohammad T Hashemi, MD

Minot

ND

37

Verified Cases

#22

State

Hip 11

Knee 26

23

State Rank

NPI: 1588873186

Chad B Carlson, MD

Bismarck

ND

36

Verified Cases

#23

State

Knee 36

24

State Rank

NPI: 1508842154

Duncan B Ackerman, M.D.

Bismarck

ND

36

Verified Cases

#24

State

Shoulder 36

25

State Rank

NPI: 1740575851

Brock Norrie, M.D.

Bismarck

ND

27

Verified Cases

#25

State

Shoulder 27

26

State Rank

NPI: 1184661118

Roxanne R Keene, MD

Williston

ND

26

Verified Cases

#26

State

Knee 26

27

State Rank

NPI: 1427058676

Michael T Dean, M.D.

Jamestown

ND

20

Verified Cases

#27

State

Knee 20

28

State Rank

NPI: 1083981567

Parth A Vyas, M.S

Fargo

ND

11

Verified Cases

#28

State

Knee 11

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North Dakota Rankings

Howard T Berglund, MD

Gary A Matthys, MD

Brian Dahl, MD

Derrick Cote, MD

David M Schall, MD

Timothy J Bopp, MD

Jeremy J Gardner, MD

Kevin Dahl, MD

Matthew J Nelsen, MD

Nicholas O'neill, D.O.

Joseph W Carlson, MD

Matthew R Carpenter, M.D.

Matthew G Friederichs, MD

Coridon M Huez, M.D.

Steven W Lantz, MD

Brent Knudson, D.O

Russell R Lambert

Cody P Pehrson, M.D.

Troy D Pierce, MD

Ravindra P Joshi, M.D.

Darin T Leetun, MD

Mohammad T Hashemi, MD

Chad B Carlson, MD

Duncan B Ackerman, M.D.

Brock Norrie, M.D.

Roxanne R Keene, MD

Michael T Dean, M.D.

Parth A Vyas, M.S

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