Dr. David Ross, MD
Contact & Location
Mount Pleasant, WI 53405
Dr. David Ross is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. A Medicare provider since 2008, Dr. Ross has performed 22 Medicare-verified knee replacements, ranking #92 in Wisconsin.
In Wisconsin, Dr. Ross performs below average in knee (22 vs 36 avg).
Dr. Ross's Medicare data shows a focused knee replacement practice with 22 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.
Dr. Ross is the only orthopedic surgeon in Mount Pleasant represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Ross extend back to 2017, covering 6 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 13 to 22 in the most recent data, a 69% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Ross's 22 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. Ross Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Wisconsin state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Ross's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 6 years, increasing 69% from 13 procedures in 2017 to 22 in the most recent data.
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. Ross
How does Dr. Ross's procedure volume compare to other Wisconsin surgeons?
Dr. Ross has performed 22 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. Ross ranks #131 out of 189 orthopedic surgeons in Wisconsin.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Ross perform?
Dr. Ross's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 22 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Where is Dr. Ross's practice located?
Dr. Ross practices in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. The office is located at 3811 Spring St, Mount Pleasant, WI 53405. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Ross for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Ross 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. Ross's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 22 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Ross's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Ross's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 13 procedures in 2017 to 22 in the most recent data, a 69% increase over 6 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 36 procedures in 2022.
Which hospitals is Dr. Ross affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Ross is affiliated with Ascension All Saints Hospital, Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital, Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital - St Joseph Campus.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Ross practices?
Ascension All Saints Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Midwest Orthopedic Specialty Hospital (hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital - St Joseph Campus (4 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.
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