Dr. Michael Behun, MD
Contact & Location
608-263-6400
Madison, WI 53792
Denver, CO 80210
Dr. Behun performs more knee replacement procedures than 51% of orthopedic surgeons in Wisconsin, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #73 of 152 ranked knee surgeons in Wisconsin.
About Dr. Behun
Dr. Michael Behun is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Madison, Wisconsin. A Medicare provider since 2018, Dr. Behun performed 30 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#73 in Wisconsin) and 19 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 49 procedures.
In Wisconsin, Dr. Behun performs near the state average in knee (30 vs 36), below the state average in hip (19 vs 29).
Dr. Behun's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (30 cases) and hip replacements (19 cases).
Madison is home to 23 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Madison area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Behun first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Behun's 30 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,612 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume
Verified Medicare data is available for 2 years: 43 procedures in 2023 and 49 procedures in the most recent reporting year. A multi-year trend chart is shown once at least 3 years of data are available.
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. Behun Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Wisconsin state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Behun has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Behun
How does Dr. Behun's procedure volume compare to other Wisconsin surgeons?
Dr. Behun has performed 49 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Wisconsin average of 51 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Behun ranks #82 out of 189 orthopedic surgeons in Wisconsin.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Behun perform?
Dr. Behun's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (30 cases) and hip replacement (19 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Behun in Madison?
Yes. There are 23 orthopedic surgeons in Madison 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. Behun 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. Behun's total volume across all insurers at roughly 160 to 210 procedures against the 49 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.
Does Dr. Behun perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Behun's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (30 cases), hip replacement (19 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Behun affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Behun is affiliated with Trinity Health Oakland Hospital, Mclaren Oakland, Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital. Dr. Behun maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Behun compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Madison?
Among the 23 orthopedic surgeons in Madison, Dr. Behun ranks #13 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Madison has 246 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Behun practices?
Trinity Health Oakland Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Mclaren Oakland (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital (3 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Madison, Wisconsin
Dr. Behun's 49 Medicare procedures are below the Madison average of 153. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Madison.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Brian Nickel | 246 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Hennessy | 233 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Richard Illgen | 189 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Rajit Chakravarty | 133 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Scott Anderson | 112 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Andrew Livermore | 109 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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