Dr. Eric Bonness, M.D.
Contact & Location
402-637-0800
Omaha, NE 68144
Dr. Bonness performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 66% of orthopedic surgeons in Nebraska, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #8 of 24 ranked shoulder surgeons in Nebraska.
About Dr. Bonness
Practice. Dr. Eric Bonness is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Omaha, Nebraska. The latest annual CMS data records 36 shoulder replacements. That is #8 in Nebraska for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2012.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2017 to 2024, 8 years. Volume peaked at 63 in 2023 and stands at 36 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 36 procedures is above the national average of 29.
Local context. Omaha has 23 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Bonness also holds hospital privileges in NE and IA, a practice that extends beyond Nebraska.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 21 |
| 2021 | 27 |
| 2022 | 49 |
| 2023 | 63 |
| 2024 | 36 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Bonness Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Nebraska state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Bonness's recorded volume peaked at 63 procedures in 2023 and stood at 36 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 Shoulder Replacement
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Medicare Coverage for Joint ReplacementWhat Medicare Part A and Part B cover for joint replacement surgery, including hospital stays, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and physical therapy.
Shoulder Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Bonness
How does Dr. Bonness's procedure volume compare to other Nebraska surgeons?
Dr. Bonness has performed 36 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Nebraska average is 81 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Bonness ranks #55 out of 72 orthopedic surgeons in Nebraska.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Bonness perform?
Dr. Bonness's reported Medicare volume is focused on shoulder replacement, with 36 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
How experienced is Dr. Bonness with shoulder replacement surgery?
Dr. Bonness ranks #8 in Nebraska for shoulder replacement with 36 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 72 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Bonness in Omaha?
Yes. There are 23 orthopedic surgeons in Omaha 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 Nebraska surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Bonness 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Bonness's total volume across all insurers at roughly 100 to 120 procedures against the 36 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. Bonness's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Bonness's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 63 procedures in 2023 and was 36 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. Bonness affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Bonness is affiliated with Orthonebraska Hospital, Methodist Jennie Edmundson, Montgomery County Memorial Hospital, Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs, Clarinda Regional Health Center. Dr. Bonness maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Bonness compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Omaha?
Among the 23 orthopedic surgeons in Omaha, Dr. Bonness ranks #21 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Omaha has 294 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Bonness practices?
Orthonebraska Hospital (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Methodist Jennie Edmundson (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Montgomery County Memorial Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, 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 Omaha, Nebraska
Dr. Bonness's 36 Medicare procedures are below the Omaha average of 145. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Omaha.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Sayfe Jassim | 294 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Mark Goebel | 167 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Joshua Urban | 142 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Clayton Thor | 141 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Beau Kildow | 122 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Erik Otterberg | 114 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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