Dr. Joseph Puccinelli, M.D.
Contact & Location
414-351-3500
Glendale, WI 53217
Dr. Puccinelli performs more knee replacement procedures than 15% of orthopedic surgeons in Wisconsin, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #129 of 152 ranked knee surgeons in Wisconsin.
About Dr. Puccinelli
Practice. Dr. Joseph Puccinelli is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Glendale, Wisconsin. The latest annual CMS data records 14 knee replacements and 12 hip replacements, 26 procedures in all. That is #129 in Wisconsin for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2014 to 2024, 11 years. Volume rose from 12 procedures a year to 26, up 117%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 14 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Glendale has 8 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 12 |
| 2015 | 0 | 12 |
| 2016 | 0 | 22 |
| 2017 | 0 | 32 |
| 2018 | 0 | 22 |
| 2019 | 0 | 17 |
| 2020 | 0 | 13 |
| 2021 | 0 | 21 |
| 2022 | 0 | 14 |
| 2023 | 0 | 12 |
| 2024 | 12 | 14 |
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, 25% to 33% for hip 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. Puccinelli Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Wisconsin state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Puccinelli's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 117% from 12 procedures in 2014 to 26 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Puccinelli
How does Dr. Puccinelli's procedure volume compare to other Wisconsin surgeons?
Dr. Puccinelli has performed 26 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. Puccinelli ranks #125 out of 189 orthopedic surgeons in Wisconsin.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Puccinelli perform?
Dr. Puccinelli's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (14 cases) and hip replacement (12 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Puccinelli in Glendale?
Yes. There are 8 orthopedic surgeons in Glendale 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. Puccinelli 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, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Puccinelli's total volume across all insurers at roughly 90 to 110 procedures against the 26 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.
Has Dr. Puccinelli's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Puccinelli's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 12 procedures in 2014 to 26 in the most recent data, a 117% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 32 procedures in 2017.
Does Dr. Puccinelli perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Puccinelli's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (14 cases), hip replacement (12 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Puccinelli affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Puccinelli is affiliated with Marshfield Medical Center - Beaver Dam, University Of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority, Ssm Health St Agnes Hospital-Fond Du Lac.
How does Dr. Puccinelli compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Glendale?
Among the 8 orthopedic surgeons in Glendale, Dr. Puccinelli ranks #5 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Glendale has 50 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Puccinelli practices?
Marshfield Medical Center - Beaver Dam (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); University Of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Ssm Health St Agnes Hospital-Fond Du Lac (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 Glendale, Wisconsin
Dr. Puccinelli's 26 Medicare procedures are below the Glendale average of 35. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Glendale.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Donald Middleton | 50 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joseph Kroner | 48 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Kroner | 47 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Dean Ziegler | 33 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Rory Wright | 20 | Knee |
| Dr. Todd Swenson | 19 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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