Dr. Benjamin Cooper, MD
Contact & Location
Prairie Du Sac, WI 53578
Dr. Benjamin Cooper is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin. Dr. Cooper has completed 23 knee replacements (#88 in Wisconsin), 22 hip replacements, and 19 shoulder replacements, totaling 64 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Wisconsin, Dr. Cooper performs below average in knee (23 vs 36 avg), below average in hip (22 vs 29 avg), below average in shoulder (19 vs 25 avg).
Dr. Cooper performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (23 cases), followed by hip replacements (22) and shoulder replacements (19).
Prairie Du Sac is home to 5 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Prairie Du Sac area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Cooper first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2024. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Cooper's 23 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 Trends (2013-Current)
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Cooper 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Cooper
How does Dr. Cooper's procedure volume compare to other Wisconsin surgeons?
Dr. Cooper has performed 64 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Wisconsin average of 51 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Cooper ranks #54 out of 189 orthopedic surgeons in Wisconsin.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Cooper perform?
Dr. Cooper performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (23 cases), hip replacement (22 cases), shoulder replacement (19 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Cooper in Prairie Du Sac?
Yes. There are 5 orthopedic surgeons in Prairie Du Sac 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. Cooper represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Cooper's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 64 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Cooper perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Cooper's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (23 cases), hip replacement (22 cases), shoulder replacement (19 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Cooper among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Cooper affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Cooper is affiliated with Sauk Prairie Hospital, Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital, Ssm Health St Clare Hospital - Baraboo, Upland Hills Health, Richland Hospital.
How does Dr. Cooper compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Prairie Du Sac?
Among the 5 orthopedic surgeons in Prairie Du Sac, Dr. Cooper ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Prairie Du Sac has 153 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Cooper practices?
Sauk Prairie Hospital (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Ssm Health St Clare Hospital - Baraboo (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 Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin
Dr. Cooper's 64 Medicare procedures are below the Prairie Du Sac average of 109. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Prairie Du Sac.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Michael Lamson | 153 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Matthew Hebert | 136 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. David Marcu | 111 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Andrew Ertl | 79 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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