Dr. Michael Edmunds
Contact & Location
775-783-6190
Carson City, NV 89705
Dr. Edmunds performs more knee replacement procedures than 84% of orthopedic surgeons in Nevada, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #8 of 50 ranked knee surgeons in Nevada.
About Dr. Edmunds
Practice. Dr. Michael Edmunds is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Carson City, Nevada. The latest annual CMS data records 57 knee replacements, 26 hip replacements, and 26 shoulder replacements, 109 procedures in all. That is #8 in Nevada for knee replacement.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 94 procedures a year to 109, up 16%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 57 procedures is above the national average of 45.
Local context. Carson City has 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Edmunds also holds hospital privileges in NV and CA, a practice that extends beyond Nevada.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 20 | 56 | 18 |
| 2014 | 21 | 76 | 25 |
| 2015 | 32 | 65 | 13 |
| 2016 | 43 | 74 | 12 |
| 2017 | 63 | 84 | 14 |
| 2018 | 32 | 73 | 13 |
| 2019 | 47 | 87 | 25 |
| 2020 | 27 | 50 | 17 |
| 2021 | 34 | 89 | 20 |
| 2022 | 37 | 81 | 19 |
| 2023 | 32 | 71 | 17 |
| 2024 | 26 | 57 | 26 |
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, 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. Edmunds Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Nevada state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Edmunds's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 16% from 94 procedures in 2013 to 109 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Edmunds
How does Dr. Edmunds's procedure volume compare to other Nevada surgeons?
Dr. Edmunds has performed 109 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is significantly above the Nevada average of 67 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Edmunds ranks #8 out of 58 orthopedic surgeons in Nevada.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Edmunds perform?
Dr. Edmunds performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (57 cases), hip replacement (26 cases), shoulder replacement (26 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
How experienced is Dr. Edmunds with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Edmunds ranks #8 in Nevada for knee replacement with 57 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 58 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Edmunds in Carson City?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Carson City 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 Nevada surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Edmunds 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Edmunds's total volume across all insurers at roughly 350 to 440 procedures against the 109 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. Edmunds's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Edmunds's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 94 procedures in 2013 to 109 in the most recent data, a 16% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 161 procedures in 2017.
Does Dr. Edmunds perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Edmunds's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (57 cases), hip replacement (26 cases), shoulder replacement (26 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Edmunds among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Edmunds affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Edmunds is affiliated with Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, Carson Valley Health, Barton Memorial Hospital, Renown Regional Medical Center. Dr. Edmunds maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Edmunds compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Carson City?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Carson City, Dr. Edmunds ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Edmunds has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Edmunds practices?
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Carson Valley Health (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Barton Memorial Hospital (4 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 Carson City, Nevada
Dr. Edmunds's 109 Medicare procedures are above the Carson City average of 63. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Carson City.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Nicholas Dirig | 93 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kyle Swanson | 64 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Jeffrey Cummings | 35 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Rueben Nair | 13 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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