Dr. Joshua Lindsey, MD
Dr. Joshua Lindsey is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Platteville, Wisconsin. Dr. Lindsey has performed 95 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#7 in Wisconsin) and 53 hip replacements, for a combined total of 148 procedures.
In Wisconsin, Dr. Lindsey performs well above average in knee (95 vs 37 avg), above average in hip (53 vs 29 avg).
Dr. Lindsey's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (95 cases) and hip replacements (53 cases).
Dr. Lindsey is the only orthopedic surgeon in Platteville represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area. Dr. Lindsey also maintains hospital privileges in WI and IL and IA, indicating a regional practice that extends beyond Wisconsin.
Medicare records for Dr. Lindsey extend back to 2013, covering 10 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 14 to 148 in the most recent data, a 957% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Lindsey's 95 verified procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
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. Lindsey Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Wisconsin state average.
Contact & Location
Platteville, WI 53818
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Lindsey's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 10 years, increasing 957% from 14 procedures in 2013 to 148 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. Lindsey
How does Dr. Lindsey's procedure volume compare to other Wisconsin surgeons?
Dr. Lindsey has performed 148 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Wisconsin average of 52 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Lindsey ranks #7 out of 185 orthopedic surgeons in Wisconsin.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Lindsey perform?
Dr. Lindsey's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (95 cases) and hip replacement (53 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Lindsey with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Lindsey ranks #7 in Wisconsin for knee replacement with 95 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 185 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Lindsey's practice located?
Dr. Lindsey practices in Platteville, Wisconsin. The office is located at 1450 Eastside Rd, Platteville, WI 53818. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Lindsey for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Lindsey 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. Lindsey's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 148 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Lindsey's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Lindsey's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 14 procedures in 2013 to 148 in the most recent data, a 957% increase over 10 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 149 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Lindsey perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Lindsey's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (95 cases), hip replacement (53 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Lindsey affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Lindsey is affiliated with Southwest Health Center, Upland Hills Health, Midwest Medical Center, Grant Regional Health Center, Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center. Dr. Lindsey maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Lindsey practices?
Southwest Health Center (hip/knee complication rate better than national average); Upland Hills Health (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Midwest Medical Center (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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