Dr. Joshua Urban, M.D.
Contact & Location
402-609-3000
Omaha, NE 68144
Dr. Urban performs more knee replacement procedures than 85% of orthopedic surgeons in Nebraska, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #9 of 60 ranked knee surgeons in Nebraska.
About Dr. Urban
Practice. Dr. Joshua Urban is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Omaha, Nebraska. The latest annual CMS data records 93 knee replacements and 49 hip replacements, 142 procedures in all. That is #9 in Nebraska for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 51 procedures a year to 142, up 178%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 93 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
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.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 26 | 25 |
| 2014 | 25 | 15 |
| 2015 | 44 | 34 |
| 2016 | 35 | 42 |
| 2017 | 36 | 55 |
| 2018 | 33 | 61 |
| 2019 | 35 | 61 |
| 2020 | 33 | 39 |
| 2021 | 34 | 95 |
| 2022 | 35 | 131 |
| 2023 | 52 | 89 |
| 2024 | 49 | 93 |
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. Urban Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Nebraska state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Urban's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 178% from 51 procedures in 2013 to 142 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. Urban
How does Dr. Urban's procedure volume compare to other Nebraska surgeons?
Dr. Urban has performed 142 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Nebraska average of 81 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Urban ranks #11 out of 72 orthopedic surgeons in Nebraska.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Urban perform?
Dr. Urban's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (93 cases) and hip replacement (49 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Urban with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Urban ranks #9 in Nebraska for knee replacement with 93 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 72 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Urban 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. Urban 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. Urban's total volume across all insurers at roughly 480 to 600 procedures against the 142 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. Urban's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Urban's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 51 procedures in 2013 to 142 in the most recent data, a 178% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 166 procedures in 2022.
Does Dr. Urban perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Urban's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (93 cases), hip replacement (49 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Urban affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Urban is affiliated with Orthonebraska Hospital, The Nebraska Medical Center, Columbus Community Hospital, Inc.
How does Dr. Urban compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Omaha?
Among the 23 orthopedic surgeons in Omaha, Dr. Urban ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Urban is among the highest-volume surgeons in Omaha.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Urban practices?
Orthonebraska Hospital (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); The Nebraska Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Columbus Community Hospital, Inc (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. Urban's 142 Medicare procedures are below the Omaha average of 154. 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. Clayton Thor | 141 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Beau Kildow | 122 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Erik Otterberg | 114 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Bryan Bredthauer | 95 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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