Dr. Michael Wilwand, D.O.
Contact & Location
541-884-7746
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Dr. Wilwand performs more shoulder replacement procedures than 25% of orthopedic surgeons in Washington, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #42 of 56 ranked shoulder surgeons in Washington.
About Dr. Wilwand
Practice. Dr. Michael Wilwand is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Walla Walla, Washington. The latest annual CMS data records 16 shoulder replacements and 13 knee replacements, 29 procedures in all. That is #42 in Washington for shoulder replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2016 to 2024, 8 years. Volume has held between 11 and 34 procedures a year.
National context. Among 2,217 shoulder replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 16 procedures is below the national average of 29. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Walla Walla has 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist. Dr. Wilwand also holds hospital privileges in WA and OR, a practice that extends beyond Washington.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 15 | 18 |
| 2017 | 0 | 16 |
| 2018 | 11 | 17 |
| 2019 | 18 | 16 |
| 2020 | 12 | 13 |
| 2021 | 12 | 15 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 11 |
| 2024 | 13 | 16 |
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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 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. Wilwand Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Washington state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Wilwand's procedure volume has been consistent across 8 years of Medicare data, ranging from 11 to 34 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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. Wilwand
How does Dr. Wilwand's procedure volume compare to other Washington surgeons?
Dr. Wilwand has performed 29 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Washington average is 59 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Wilwand ranks #138 out of 198 orthopedic surgeons in Washington.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Wilwand perform?
Dr. Wilwand's Medicare data shows procedures in shoulder replacement (16 cases) and knee replacement (13 cases).
Where is Dr. Wilwand's practice located?
Dr. Wilwand's current practice address is in Klamath Falls, OR. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Wilwand's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Walla Walla, Washington.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Wilwand 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 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Wilwand's total volume across all insurers at roughly 90 to 110 procedures against the 29 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. Wilwand's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Wilwand's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 8 years of Medicare data, ranging from 11 to 34 procedures per year between 2016 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Does Dr. Wilwand perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Wilwand's Medicare data shows procedures in shoulder replacement (16 cases), knee replacement (13 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Wilwand affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Wilwand is affiliated with Providence St Mary Medical Center, St Anthony Hospital, Dayton General Hospital. Dr. Wilwand maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Wilwand compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Walla Walla?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Walla Walla, Dr. Wilwand ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Walla Walla has 113 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Wilwand practices?
Providence St Mary Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); St Anthony Hospital (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 Walla Walla, Washington
Dr. Wilwand's 29 Medicare procedures are below the Walla Walla average of 73. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Walla Walla.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kirk Willard | 113 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Richard Henderson | 113 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Erik Gryler | 78 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael Priddy | 34 | Knee, Shoulder |
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