Dr. Alexander Strassman
Contact & Location
608-348-2331
Platteville, WI 53818
Dr. Strassman performs more knee replacement procedures than 23% of orthopedic surgeons in Wisconsin, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #116 of 152 ranked knee surgeons in Wisconsin.
About Dr. Strassman
Dr. Alexander Strassman is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Platteville, Wisconsin. A Medicare provider since 2017, Dr. Strassman performed 17 Medicare-verified knee replacements in the latest annual CMS data, ranking #116 in Wisconsin.
In Wisconsin, Dr. Strassman performs below the state average in knee (17 vs 36).
Dr. Strassman's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 17 verified procedures. Surgeons who concentrate on a single procedure type often develop deep procedural expertise, though total practice volume may include additional procedures not captured in Medicare fee-for-service data.
Platteville is home to 3 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Platteville area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Strassman first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2024. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Strassman's 17 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,599 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 1 year: 17 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. Strassman Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Wisconsin 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Strassman
How does Dr. Strassman's procedure volume compare to other Wisconsin surgeons?
Dr. Strassman has performed 17 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Wisconsin average is 51 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Strassman ranks #147 out of 189 orthopedic surgeons in Wisconsin.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Strassman perform?
Dr. Strassman's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 17 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Strassman in Platteville?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Platteville 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 Wisconsin surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Strassman 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. Strassman's total volume across all insurers at roughly 60 to 70 procedures against the 17 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. Strassman affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Strassman is affiliated with Southwest Health Center, Upland Hills Health, Grant Regional Health Center.
How does Dr. Strassman compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Platteville?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Platteville, Dr. Strassman ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Strassman is among the highest-volume surgeons in Platteville.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Strassman practices?
Southwest Health Center (hip/knee complication rate better than national average); Upland Hills Health (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Grant Regional Health Center (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 Platteville, Wisconsin
Dr. Strassman's 17 Medicare procedures are below the Platteville average of 45. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Platteville.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Joshua Lindsey | 71 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Matti Asuma | 46 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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