How many orthopedic surgeons are ranked in North Dakota?

Our North Dakota directory includes 33 orthopedic surgeons who performed a combined 2,175 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?

Gary A Matthys, MD in Fargo is currently the highest-volume orthopedic surgeon in North Dakota with 169 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 (11 surgeons), Fargo (10 surgeons), Grand Forks (5 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 1,263 knee replacements, 689 hip replacements, and 223 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 33 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.

33+ Orthopedic Surgeons in North Dakota

1

State Rank

NPI: 1922025568

Gary A Matthys, MD

Fargo

ND

169

Verified Cases

#1

State

Hip 106

Knee 63

2

State Rank

NPI: 1659500718

Brian Dahl, MD

Bismarck

ND

166

Verified Cases

#2

State

Hip 78

Knee 88

3

State Rank

NPI: 1831141175

Howard T Berglund, MD

Fargo

ND

166

Verified Cases

#3

State

Hip 58

Knee 67

Shoulder 41

4

State Rank

NPI: 1538397070

Derrick Cote, MD

Bismarck

ND

137

Verified Cases

#4

State

Hip 32

Knee 87

Shoulder 18

5

State Rank

NPI: 1124046016

Timothy J Bopp, MD

Bismarck

ND

125

Verified Cases

#5

State

Hip 53

Knee 72

6

State Rank

NPI: 1932170057

David M Schall, MD

Grand Forks

ND

120

Verified Cases

#6

State

Hip 36

Knee 84

7

State Rank

NPI: 1699727958

Matthew J Nelsen, MD

Fargo

ND

99

Verified Cases

#7

State

Hip 28

Knee 71

8

State Rank

NPI: 1881886497

Jeremy J Gardner, MD

Grand Forks

ND

98

Verified Cases

#8

State

Hip 40

Knee 58

9

State Rank

NPI: 1235421553

Coridon M Huez, M.D.

Bismarck

ND

89

Verified Cases

#9

State

Hip 66

Knee 23

10

State Rank

NPI: 1982917399

Brent Knudson, D.O

Minot

ND

89

Verified Cases

#10

State

Hip 12

Knee 77

11

State Rank

NPI: 1013939693

Joseph W Carlson, MD

Bismarck

ND

83

Verified Cases

#11

State

Knee 83

12

State Rank

NPI: 1457381212

Steven W Lantz, MD

Fargo

ND

80

Verified Cases

#12

State

Hip 26

Knee 54

13

State Rank

NPI: 1356551089

Kevin Dahl, MD

Fargo

ND

80

Verified Cases

#13

State

Hip 21

Knee 46

Shoulder 13

14

State Rank

NPI: 1396001079

Cody P Pehrson, M.D.

Minot

ND

71

Verified Cases

#14

State

Hip 37

Knee 34

15

State Rank

NPI: 1780634568

Todd D Sekundiak, MD

Fargo

ND

65

Verified Cases

#15

State

Hip 33

Knee 32

16

State Rank

NPI: 1790703338

Matthew G Friederichs, MD

West Fargo

ND

61

Verified Cases

#16

State

Knee 46

Shoulder 15

17

State Rank

NPI: 1154532547

Matthew R Carpenter, M.D.

Bismarck

ND

52

Verified Cases

#17

State

Hip 23

Knee 29

18

State Rank

NPI: 1477551422

Ravindra P Joshi, M.D.

Minot

ND

45

Verified Cases

#18

State

Hip 24

Knee 21

19

State Rank

NPI: 1588873186

Chad B Carlson, MD

Bismarck

ND

43

Verified Cases

#19

State

Knee 43

20

State Rank

NPI: 1972521870

Troy D Pierce, MD

Bismarck

ND

40

Verified Cases

#20

State

Shoulder 40

21

State Rank

NPI: 1225080476

Darin T Leetun, MD

Grand Forks

ND

39

Verified Cases

#21

State

Shoulder 39

22

State Rank

NPI: 1508842154

Duncan B Ackerman, M.D.

Bismarck

ND

38

Verified Cases

#22

State

Shoulder 38

23

State Rank

NPI: 1184661118

Roxanne R Keene, MD

Williston

ND

37

Verified Cases

#23

State

Knee 37

24

State Rank

NPI: 1609988088

David J O'regan, MD

Bismarck

ND

26

Verified Cases

#24

State

Knee 26

25

State Rank

NPI: 1366494809

Philip Q Johnson, MD

Fargo

ND

22

Verified Cases

#25

State

Knee 22

26

State Rank

NPI: 1477505725

Andrew J Hvidston, MD

Fargo

ND

21

Verified Cases

#26

State

Knee 21

27

State Rank

NPI: 1740575851

Brock Norrie, M.D.

Bismarck

ND

19

Verified Cases

#27

State

Shoulder 19

28

State Rank

NPI: 1750584355

Mohammad T Hashemi, MD

Minot

ND

18

Verified Cases

#28

State

Knee 18

29

State Rank

NPI: 1932130036

Gregory G Orson, MD

Fargo

ND

18

Verified Cases

#29

State

Knee 18

30

State Rank

NPI: 1437509387

Nicholas O'neill, D.O.

Fargo

ND

16

Verified Cases

#30

State

Hip 16

31

State Rank

NPI: 1427058676

Michael T Dean, M.D.

Jamestown

ND

16

Verified Cases

#31

State

Knee 16

32

State Rank

NPI: 1780655845

Joffrey G Thompson, MD

Grand Forks

ND

15

Verified Cases

#32

State

Knee 15

33

State Rank

NPI: 1376903450

Russell R Lambert

Grand Forks

ND

12

Verified Cases

#33

State

Knee 12

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