Dr. Brent Witten, M.D.
Dr. Brent Witten is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Witten has performed 20 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#106 in Wisconsin) and 18 hip replacements, for a combined total of 38 procedures.
In Wisconsin, Dr. Witten performs below average in knee (20 vs 37 avg), below average in hip (18 vs 29 avg).
Dr. Witten's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (20 cases) and hip replacements (18 cases).
Milwaukee is home to 18 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Milwaukee area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Witten first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Witten's 20 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Witten Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Wisconsin state average.
Contact & Location
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Witten has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Witten
How does Dr. Witten's procedure volume compare to other Wisconsin surgeons?
Dr. Witten has performed 38 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Wisconsin average is 52 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Witten ranks #101 out of 185 orthopedic surgeons in Wisconsin.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Witten perform?
Dr. Witten's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (20 cases) and hip replacement (18 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Witten in Milwaukee?
Yes. There are 18 orthopedic surgeons in Milwaukee 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. Witten 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. Witten's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 38 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Witten perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Witten's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (20 cases), hip replacement (18 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Witten affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Witten is affiliated with Aurora St Lukes Medical Center, Aurora Medical Center, Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County.
How does Dr. Witten compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Milwaukee?
Among the 18 orthopedic surgeons in Milwaukee, Dr. Witten ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Milwaukee has 191 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Witten practices?
Aurora St Lukes Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Aurora Medical Center (5 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County (5 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 Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Dr. Witten's 38 Medicare procedures are below the Milwaukee average of 82. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Milwaukee.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Christopher Evanich | 191 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Nicholas Webber | 141 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Navjot Kohli | 64 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Edward Nelsen-Freund | 55 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Patrick Jost | 47 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Jesse Bauwens | 36 | Hip, Knee |
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