Dr. Kent Lowry, M.D.
Contact & Location
715-369-2300
Rhinelander, WI 54501
Dr. Lowry performs more hip replacement procedures than 49% of orthopedic surgeons in Wisconsin, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #57 of 113 ranked hip surgeons in Wisconsin.
About Dr. Lowry
Dr. Kent Lowry is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Lowry completed 23 hip replacements (#57 in Wisconsin), 17 knee replacements, and 12 shoulder replacements in the latest annual CMS data, totaling 52 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Wisconsin, Dr. Lowry performs below the state average in hip (23 vs 29), below the state average in knee (17 vs 36), below the state average in shoulder (12 vs 25).
Dr. Lowry performs all three major joint replacement procedures (hip, knee, and shoulder), indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is hip replacements (23 cases), followed by knee replacements (17) and shoulder replacements (12).
Dr. Lowry is the only orthopedic surgeon in Rhinelander 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. Lowry extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 12 to 52 in the most recent data, a 333% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Lowry's 23 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,542 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| 2014 | 16 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 | 19 | 18 | 0 |
| 2018 | 20 | 22 | 0 |
| 2019 | 19 | 30 | 0 |
| 2020 | 20 | 22 | 0 |
| 2021 | 19 | 24 | 0 |
| 2022 | 24 | 16 | 0 |
| 2023 | 25 | 18 | 0 |
| 2024 | 23 | 17 | 12 |
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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Lowry Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Wisconsin state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Lowry's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 333% from 12 procedures in 2013 to 52 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 Hip Replacement
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Nutrition and Recovery After Joint ReplacementHow protein intake, anti-inflammatory foods, hydration, and targeted supplements support bone healing and tissue repair after surgery.
Outpatient Joint Replacement: A Medicare GuideHow outpatient joint replacement works under Medicare, including eligibility criteria, cost differences, and what to expect with same-day discharge.
Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Lowry
How does Dr. Lowry's procedure volume compare to other Wisconsin surgeons?
Dr. Lowry has performed 52 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Wisconsin average of 51 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Lowry ranks #76 out of 189 orthopedic surgeons in Wisconsin.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Lowry perform?
Dr. Lowry performs all three major joint replacement procedures: hip replacement (23 cases), knee replacement (17 cases), shoulder replacement (12 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Where is Dr. Lowry's practice located?
Dr. Lowry practices in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. The office is located at 444 E Timber Dr, Rhinelander, WI 54501. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Lowry for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Lowry 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Lowry's total volume across all insurers at roughly 160 to 210 procedures against the 52 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. Lowry's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Lowry's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 12 procedures in 2013 to 52 in the most recent data, a 333% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 52 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Lowry perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Lowry's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (23 cases), knee replacement (17 cases), shoulder replacement (12 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Lowry among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Lowry affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Lowry is affiliated with Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital, Aspirus Eagle River Hospital, Howard Young Medical Ctr, Aspirus Tomahawk Hospital, Aspirus Langlade Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Lowry practices?
Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Howard Young Medical Ctr (4 out of 5 CMS stars). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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