Dr. Michael Dean, M.D.
Contact & Location
701-252-1050
Jamestown, ND 58401
Dr. Dean performs more knee replacement procedures than 4% of orthopedic surgeons in North Dakota, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #23 of 24 ranked knee surgeons in North Dakota.
About Dr. Dean
Practice. Dr. Michael Dean is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Jamestown, North Dakota. The latest annual CMS data records 20 knee replacements. That is #23 in North Dakota for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 54 in 2014 and stands at 20 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 20 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 37 |
| 2014 | 16 | 38 |
| 2015 | 14 | 27 |
| 2016 | 0 | 39 |
| 2017 | 0 | 29 |
| 2018 | 11 | 0 |
| 2019 | 22 | 13 |
| 2020 | 15 | 13 |
| 2021 | 0 | 20 |
| 2022 | 0 | 18 |
| 2023 | 0 | 16 |
| 2024 | 0 | 20 |
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. 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. Dean Compares
Procedure volume compared to the North Dakota state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Dean's recorded volume peaked at 54 procedures in 2014 and stood at 20 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Dean
How does Dr. Dean's procedure volume compare to other North Dakota surgeons?
Dr. Dean has performed 20 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The North Dakota average is 81 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Dean ranks #27 out of 28 orthopedic surgeons in North Dakota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Dean perform?
Dr. Dean's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 20 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Dean's practice located?
Dr. Dean practices in Jamestown, North Dakota. The office is located at 2422 20th St Sw, Jamestown, ND 58401. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Dean for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Dean 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, which puts Dr. Dean's total volume across all insurers at roughly 70 to 90 procedures against the 20 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. Dean's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Dean's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 54 procedures in 2014 and was 20 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Which hospitals is Dr. Dean affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Dean is affiliated with Jamestown Regional Medical Center, Carrington Health Center, Smp Health St Aloisius, South Central Health.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Dean practices?
Jamestown Regional Medical Center (3 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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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