Dr. Paul Sauer, MD
Contact & Location
262-767-6020
Burlington, WI 53105
Morris, IL 60450
Dr. Sauer performs more hip replacement procedures than 65% of orthopedic surgeons in Wisconsin, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #39 of 113 ranked hip surgeons in Wisconsin.
About Dr. Sauer
Dr. Paul Sauer is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Burlington, Wisconsin. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Sauer performed 31 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#39 in Wisconsin) and 16 knee replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 47 procedures.
In Wisconsin, Dr. Sauer performs near the state average in hip (31 vs 29), below the state average in knee (16 vs 36).
Dr. Sauer's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (31 cases) and knee replacements (16 cases).
Dr. Sauer is the only orthopedic surgeon in Burlington 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. Sauer extend back to 2013, covering 11 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 13 to 47 in the most recent data, a 262% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 4,542 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Sauer's 31 verified procedures is near the national average of 36.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 13 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 14 |
| 2016 | 17 | 18 |
| 2017 | 21 | 26 |
| 2018 | 14 | 30 |
| 2019 | 23 | 27 |
| 2020 | 22 | 18 |
| 2021 | 27 | 17 |
| 2022 | 11 | 37 |
| 2023 | 22 | 31 |
| 2024 | 31 | 16 |
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. 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. Sauer Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Wisconsin state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Sauer's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 11 years, increasing 262% from 13 procedures in 2013 to 47 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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Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Sauer
How does Dr. Sauer's procedure volume compare to other Wisconsin surgeons?
Dr. Sauer has performed 47 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Wisconsin average of 51 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Sauer ranks #86 out of 189 orthopedic surgeons in Wisconsin.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Sauer perform?
Dr. Sauer's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (31 cases) and knee replacement (16 cases).
Where is Dr. Sauer's practice located?
Dr. Sauer practices in Burlington, Wisconsin. The office is located at 709 Spring Valley Rd, Burlington, WI 53105. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Sauer for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Sauer 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, which puts Dr. Sauer's total volume across all insurers at roughly 150 to 190 procedures against the 47 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. Sauer's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Sauer's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 13 procedures in 2013 to 47 in the most recent data, a 262% increase over 11 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 53 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Sauer perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Sauer's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (31 cases), knee replacement (16 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Sauer affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Sauer is affiliated with Aurora Lakeland Medical Center, Aurora Medical Center Burlington, Aurora Medical Ctr Kenosha.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Sauer practices?
Aurora Lakeland Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Aurora Medical Center Burlington (5 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Aurora Medical Ctr Kenosha (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.
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