Dr. Dalton McDaniel, D.O.
Contact & Location
605-226-5500
Aberdeen, SD 57401
New Effington, SD 57255
Pontiac, MI 48342
Dr. McDaniel performs more knee replacement procedures than 8% of orthopedic surgeons in South Dakota, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #44 of 48 ranked knee surgeons in South Dakota.
About Dr. McDaniel
Practice. Dr. Dalton McDaniel is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The latest annual CMS data records 13 knee replacements. That is #44 in South Dakota for knee replacement. Dr. McDaniel also holds credentials in Specialist/Technologist, Athletic Trainer.
Trend. Dr. McDaniel first appears in the Medicare data in 2024. With 1 year on record, the trend is still short.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 13 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Aberdeen has 4 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 13 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. McDaniel Compares
Procedure volume compared to the South Dakota state average.
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. McDaniel
How does Dr. McDaniel's procedure volume compare to other South Dakota surgeons?
Dr. McDaniel has performed 13 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The South Dakota average is 70 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. McDaniel ranks #49 out of 52 orthopedic surgeons in South Dakota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. McDaniel perform?
Dr. McDaniel's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 13 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. McDaniel in Aberdeen?
Yes. There are 4 orthopedic surgeons in Aberdeen 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 South Dakota surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. McDaniel 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. McDaniel's total volume across all insurers at roughly 50 to 60 procedures against the 13 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.
Which hospitals is Dr. McDaniel affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. McDaniel is affiliated with Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center, Sanford Webster Medical Center.
How does Dr. McDaniel compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Aberdeen?
Among the 4 orthopedic surgeons in Aberdeen, Dr. McDaniel ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Aberdeen has 88 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. McDaniel practices?
Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Aberdeen, South Dakota
Dr. McDaniel's 13 Medicare procedures are below the Aberdeen average of 48. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Aberdeen.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Matthew Reynen | 88 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James MacDougall | 55 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Patrick Miller | 37 | Knee, Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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