Dr. Stanford Israelsen, MD
Dr. Stanford Israelsen is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Gillette, Wyoming. Dr. Israelsen has completed 67 knee replacements (#3 in Wyoming), 35 hip replacements, and 18 shoulder replacements, totaling 120 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Wyoming, Dr. Israelsen performs above average in knee (67 vs 34 avg), above average in hip (35 vs 26 avg), near average in shoulder (18 vs 21 avg).
Dr. Israelsen performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (67 cases), followed by hip replacements (35) and shoulder replacements (18).
Dr. Israelsen is the only orthopedic surgeon in Gillette 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. Israelsen extend back to 2015, covering 9 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 14 to 120 in the most recent data, a 757% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Israelsen's 67 verified procedures is above 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. Israelsen Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Wyoming state average.
Contact & Location
Gillette, WY 82716
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Israelsen's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 757% from 14 procedures in 2015 to 120 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. Israelsen
How does Dr. Israelsen's procedure volume compare to other Wyoming surgeons?
Dr. Israelsen has performed 120 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the Wyoming average of 53 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Israelsen ranks #3 out of 32 orthopedic surgeons in Wyoming.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Israelsen perform?
Dr. Israelsen performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (67 cases), hip replacement (35 cases), shoulder replacement (18 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
How experienced is Dr. Israelsen with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Israelsen ranks #3 in Wyoming for knee replacement with 67 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 32 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Israelsen's practice located?
Dr. Israelsen practices in Gillette, Wyoming. The office is located at 508 Stocktrail Ave, Gillette, WY 82716. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Israelsen for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Israelsen 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. Israelsen's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 120 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Israelsen's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Israelsen's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 14 procedures in 2015 to 120 in the most recent data, a 757% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 120 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Israelsen perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Israelsen's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (67 cases), hip replacement (35 cases), shoulder replacement (18 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Israelsen among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Israelsen affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Israelsen is affiliated with Campbell County Memorial Hospital, Weston County Health Services, Sheridan Memorial Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Israelsen practices?
Campbell County Memorial Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Sheridan Memorial 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.
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