How many orthopedic surgeons are ranked in Nebraska?

Our Nebraska directory includes 73 orthopedic surgeons who performed a combined 5,740 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 Nebraska?

James W Gallentine, MD in Lincoln is currently the highest-volume orthopedic surgeon in Nebraska with 365 Medicare procedures. High procedure volume is associated with better patient outcomes, fewer complications, and shorter recovery times according to orthopedic research.

Which cities in Nebraska have the most orthopedic surgeons?

The top cities for orthopedic surgery in Nebraska are: Omaha (25 surgeons), Lincoln (19 surgeons), Elkhorn (8 surgeons), Kearney (4 surgeons), Grand Island (3 surgeons). Nebraska has orthopedic surgeons practicing across 12 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 Nebraska?

Nebraska orthopedic surgeons performed 3,412 knee replacements, 1,622 hip replacements, and 706 shoulder replacements based on Medicare data. Knee replacement is the most common joint replacement procedure nationwide. Many Nebraska 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 Nebraska?

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

Yes, Medicare Part A and Part B cover medically necessary joint replacement surgery in Nebraska, 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 73 surgeons in our Nebraska rankings accept Medicare.

What is the average cost of joint replacement in Nebraska?

For Medicare beneficiaries in Nebraska, 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 Nebraska surgeons accept Medicare assignment.

How is surgeon ranking data verified for Nebraska?

Our Nebraska 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.

73+ Orthopedic Surgeons in Nebraska

1

State Rank

NPI: 1386693059

James W Gallentine, MD

Lincoln

NE

365

Verified Cases

#1

State

Hip 163

Knee 202

2

State Rank

NPI: 1992745913

John M Wright, MD

Kearney

NE

290

Verified Cases

#2

State

Hip 63

Knee 204

Shoulder 23

3

State Rank

NPI: 1851407449

Ajoy K Jana, M.D.

Elkhorn

NE

216

Verified Cases

#3

State

Hip 88

Knee 128

4

State Rank

NPI: 1508206111

Sayfe A Jassim, MD

Omaha

NE

204

Verified Cases

#4

State

Hip 89

Knee 115

5

State Rank

NPI: 1831258110

Sukchan Lee, MD

Lincoln

NE

167

Verified Cases

#5

State

Hip 76

Knee 91

6

State Rank

NPI: 1245205947

Douglas A Koch, MD

Lincoln

NE

160

Verified Cases

#6

State

Hip 62

Knee 86

Shoulder 12

7

State Rank

NPI: 1497714661

Mark E Goebel, M.D.

Omaha

NE

150

Verified Cases

#7

State

Hip 41

Knee 109

8

State Rank

NPI: 1912138371

Ryan C Deblis, M.D.

Kearney

NE

146

Verified Cases

#8

State

Hip 44

Knee 102

9

State Rank

NPI: 1942260880

Joshua A Urban, M.D.

Omaha

NE

141

Verified Cases

#9

State

Hip 52

Knee 89

10

State Rank

NPI: 1578552063

Bryan D Bredthauer, M.D.

Omaha

NE

133

Verified Cases

#10

State

Hip 46

Knee 87

11

State Rank

NPI: 1891744975

David J Clare, MD

Lincoln

NE

129

Verified Cases

#11

State

Hip 26

Knee 103

12

State Rank

NPI: 1780812248

John Lammli, MD

Norfolk

NE

125

Verified Cases

#12

State

Hip 21

Knee 72

Shoulder 32

13

State Rank

NPI: 1780002436

Beau J Kildow, MD

Omaha

NE

123

Verified Cases

#13

State

Hip 54

Knee 69

14

State Rank

NPI: 1366704082

Clayton C Thor, MD

Omaha

NE

120

Verified Cases

#14

State

Hip 50

Knee 70

15

State Rank

NPI: 1831157536

Erik T Otterberg, MD

Omaha

NE

114

Verified Cases

#15

State

Hip 43

Knee 71

16

State Rank

NPI: 1083850325

Benjamin M Woodhead, D.O.

Lincoln

NE

114

Verified Cases

#16

State

Knee 14

Shoulder 100

17

State Rank

NPI: 1811958416

Justin D Harris, M.D.

Lincoln

NE

113

Verified Cases

#17

State

Hip 18

Knee 71

Shoulder 24

18

State Rank

NPI: 1104829563

Gregory S Sextro, M.D.

Grand Island

NE

111

Verified Cases

#18

State

Hip 43

Knee 68

19

State Rank

NPI: 1467897926

Evan S Correll, MD

North Platte

NE

110

Verified Cases

#19

State

Hip 66

Knee 44

20

State Rank

NPI: 1053339846

Scott D Bigelow, M.D.

Lincoln

NE

109

Verified Cases

#20

State

Hip 32

Knee 77

21

State Rank

NPI: 1417155797

Jon C Uggen, D.O.

Elkhorn

NE

103

Verified Cases

#21

State

Hip 54

Knee 49

22

State Rank

NPI: 1710070552

Charles E Rosipal, MD

Elkhorn

NE

95

Verified Cases

#22

State

Shoulder 95

23

State Rank

NPI: 1710962741

Brett W Fischer, MD

Fremont

NE

94

Verified Cases

#23

State

Hip 31

Knee 63

24

State Rank

NPI: 1528098340

Brent Hood, D.O.

Hastings

NE

94

Verified Cases

#24

State

Hip 21

Knee 49

Shoulder 24

25

State Rank

NPI: 1891760591

Douglas P Tewes, MD

Lincoln

NE

88

Verified Cases

#25

State

Knee 88

26

State Rank

NPI: 1336197698

Kevin L Garvin, MD

Omaha

NE

85

Verified Cases

#26

State

Hip 29

Knee 56

27

State Rank

NPI: 1619086345

Timothy J Friedlein, M.D.

Scottsbluff

NE

85

Verified Cases

#27

State

Hip 25

Knee 45

Shoulder 15

28

State Rank

NPI: 1457308991

Omaha

NE

75

Verified Cases

#31

State

Knee 75

32

State Rank

NPI: 1538307269

Brad A Webb, D.O.

Lincoln

NE

74

Verified Cases

#32

State

Hip 47

Knee 27

33

State Rank

NPI: 1861406837

North Platte

NE

63

Verified Cases

#37

State

Hip 13

Knee 29

Shoulder 21

38

State Rank

NPI: 1194085514

Lincoln

NE

57

Verified Cases

#41

State

Hip 13

Knee 20

Shoulder 24

42

State Rank

NPI: 1710162748

Brandon M Seifert, MD

Lincoln

NE

55

Verified Cases

#42

State

Knee 55

43

State Rank

NPI: 1750498101

Steven G Kumagai, MD

Omaha

NE

51

Verified Cases

#43

State

Hip 21

Knee 30

44

State Rank

NPI: 1699896159

David C Buck, MD

Fremont

NE

51

Verified Cases

#44

State

Knee 51

45

State Rank

NPI: 1922028323

George J Emodi, MD

Elkhorn

NE

50

Verified Cases

#45

State

Hip 28

Knee 22

46

State Rank

NPI: 1801827431

Stephen Brown, MD

Omaha

NE

50

Verified Cases

#46

State

Knee 50

47

State Rank

NPI: 1043269715

Daniel R Ripa, MD

Lincoln

NE

43

Verified Cases

#47

State

Hip 16

Knee 27

48

State Rank

NPI: 1639349590

Samuel Dubrow, M.D.

Omaha

NE

43

Verified Cases

#48

State

Shoulder 43

49

State Rank

NPI: 1801042106

Elkhorn

NE

33

Verified Cases

#54

State

Knee 33

55

State Rank

NPI: 1205801990

Omaha

NE

31

Verified Cases

#58

State

Shoulder 31

59

State Rank

NPI: 1639358856

Hsueh-Yu W Cheng, MD

Elkhorn

NE

27

Verified Cases

#59

State

Knee 27

60

State Rank

NPI: 1932321924

Travis B Stoner, D.O.

Hastings

NE

27

Verified Cases

#60

State

Knee 27

61

State Rank

NPI: 1275797227

Nathan A Jacobson, MD

North Platte

NE

27

Verified Cases

#61

State

Knee 27

62

State Rank

NPI: 1831586866

Michael A Stojanovic, MD

Omaha

NE

24

Verified Cases

#62

State

Hip 12

Knee 12

63

State Rank

NPI: 1326337981

Dane Todd, MD

Lincoln

NE

23

Verified Cases

#63

State

Shoulder 23

64

State Rank

NPI: 1396038956

Scott B Lukens, M.D.

Grand Island

NE

22

Verified Cases

#64

State

Knee 22

65

State Rank

NPI: 1962405415

Philip M Cahoy, M.D.

Grand Island

NE

22

Verified Cases

#65

State

Knee 22

66

State Rank

NPI: 1275725905

Matthew Byington, D.O.

Lincoln

NE

21

Verified Cases

#66

State

Knee 21

67

State Rank

NPI: 1396748505

Chris E Wilkinson, M.D.

Kearney

NE

20

Verified Cases

#67

State

Knee 20

68

State Rank

NPI: 1780895383

Nolan R May, M.D.

Kearney

NE

16

Verified Cases

#68

State

Shoulder 16

69

State Rank

NPI: 1659391050

Mark G Franco, MD

Elkhorn

NE

15

Verified Cases

#69

State

Knee 15

70

State Rank

NPI: 1740200146

Paul A Watson, MD

Omaha

NE

13

Verified Cases

#70

State

Hip 13

71

State Rank

NPI: 1134358500

Kellen L Huston, M.D.

Omaha

NE

13

Verified Cases

#71

State

Knee 13

72

State Rank

NPI: 1033186309

Charles F Burt, M.D.

Omaha

NE

12

Verified Cases

#72

State

Knee 12

73

State Rank

NPI: 1023031036

Thomas J Connolly, M.D.

Boys Town

NE

11

Verified Cases

#73

State

Knee 11

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