Dr. Diana Kruse, M.D.
Dr. Diana Kruse is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Sauk City, Wisconsin. Dr. Kruse has performed 25 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#89 in Wisconsin) and 17 hip replacements, for a combined total of 42 procedures.
In Wisconsin, Dr. Kruse performs below average in knee (25 vs 37 avg), below average in hip (17 vs 29 avg).
Dr. Kruse's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (25 cases) and hip replacements (17 cases).
Dr. Kruse is the only orthopedic surgeon in Sauk City represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Kruse's Medicare record spans 10 years from 2013 through 2023. Procedure volume has remained consistent during that period, ranging from 12 to 52 procedures per year, reflecting a steady joint replacement practice.
Dr. Kruse's 25 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. Kruse Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Wisconsin state average.
Contact & Location
Sauk City, WI 53583
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Kruse's procedure volume has been consistent across 10 years of Medicare data, ranging from 12 to 52 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. Kruse
How does Dr. Kruse's procedure volume compare to other Wisconsin surgeons?
Dr. Kruse has performed 42 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Wisconsin average of 52 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Kruse ranks #89 out of 185 orthopedic surgeons in Wisconsin.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Kruse perform?
Dr. Kruse's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (25 cases) and hip replacement (17 cases).
Where is Dr. Kruse's practice located?
Dr. Kruse practices in Sauk City, Wisconsin. The office is located at 208 Phillips Blvd, Sauk City, WI 53583. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Kruse for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Kruse 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. Kruse's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 42 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Kruse's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Kruse's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 10 years of Medicare data, ranging from 12 to 52 procedures per year between 2013 and 2023. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Does Dr. Kruse perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Kruse's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (25 cases), hip replacement (17 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kruse affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Kruse is affiliated with Sauk Prairie Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Kruse practices?
Sauk Prairie Hospital (5 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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