Dr. Ben Francisco, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Ben Francisco is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Lander, Wyoming. In 2023, Dr. Francisco performed 22 Medicare-verified shoulder replacements (#4 in Wyoming) and 19 knee replacements (#20 in Wyoming), for a combined total of 41 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Shoulder Replacement
22 verified cases
#4 in Wyoming
Knee Replacement
19 verified cases
#20 in Wyoming

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Francisco

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"Dr. Francisco, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 307-332-9720
815 E Main St
Lander, WY 82520
NPI: 1285928945
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 15 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available
Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.