Dr. Peter Looby, M.D.
Contact & Location
605-331-5890
Tea, SD 57064
Dr. Looby performs more knee replacement procedures than 54% of orthopedic surgeons in South Dakota, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #22 of 48 ranked knee surgeons in South Dakota.
About Dr. Looby
Practice. Dr. Peter Looby is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The latest annual CMS data records 35 knee replacements. That is #22 in South Dakota for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume peaked at 118 in 2019 and stands at 35 now. Reporting changes and payer mix can both move that number.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 35 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Sioux Falls has 22 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Looby also holds hospital privileges in SD and IA, a practice that extends beyond South Dakota.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 13 | 53 | 17 |
| 2014 | 15 | 44 | 13 |
| 2015 | 0 | 58 | 0 |
| 2016 | 12 | 60 | 15 |
| 2017 | 12 | 77 | 16 |
| 2018 | 11 | 74 | 23 |
| 2019 | 16 | 77 | 25 |
| 2020 | 25 | 69 | 15 |
| 2021 | 16 | 60 | 15 |
| 2022 | 12 | 81 | 17 |
| 2023 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
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. Looby Compares
Procedure volume compared to the South Dakota state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Looby's recorded volume peaked at 118 procedures in 2019 and stood at 35 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 Knee Replacement
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Pain Management After Joint ReplacementA comprehensive guide to managing post-surgical pain through medication, physical therapy, cold therapy, and non-pharmacological strategies.
Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Looby
How does Dr. Looby's procedure volume compare to other South Dakota surgeons?
Dr. Looby has performed 35 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. Looby ranks #37 out of 52 orthopedic surgeons in South Dakota.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Looby perform?
Dr. Looby's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 35 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Looby's practice located?
Dr. Looby's current practice address is in Tea, SD. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Looby's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Looby 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. Looby's total volume across all insurers at roughly 130 to 150 procedures against the 35 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. Looby's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Looby's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 118 procedures in 2019 and was 35 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. Looby affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Looby is affiliated with Brookings Health System, Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital Llp, Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center, Avera De Smet Memorial Hospital - Cah, Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital. Dr. Looby maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Looby compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Sioux Falls?
Among the 22 orthopedic surgeons in Sioux Falls, Dr. Looby ranks #17 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Sioux Falls has 340 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Looby practices?
Brookings Health System (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital Llp (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Dr. Looby's 35 Medicare procedures are below the Sioux Falls average of 159. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Sioux Falls.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Michael Adler | 340 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Corey Rothrock | 209 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Travis Liddell | 157 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Timothy Walker | 153 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Carl Bechtold | 122 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joshua Johnson | 97 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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