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IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER

  • 1200 PLEASANT STREET, DES MOINES, IOWA, 50309, PHONE: 515-241-6212

How Surgeons at This Hospital Perform, by Procedure

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An individual surgeon who performs this procedure at this hospital.

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At least one surgeon performing this procedure has a high adjusted rate of complications.

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Knee Replacement
Hip Replacement
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Gallbladder Removal, Laparoscopic
Lumbar Spinal Fusion, Posterior Column
Lumbar Spinal Fusion, Anterior Column
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Prostate Removal
Prostate Resection
Cervical (Neck) Spinal Fusion

How we calculated these rates: Guided by top researchers and doctors, ProPublica used Medicare data from 2009-2013 to identify cases where a patient died in the hospital or had to be readmitted within 30 days for a problem related to one of these elective procedures. We then calculated complication rates for surgeons, carefully accounting for differences in patient health, age and hospital quality. These rates are calculated using data from Medicare records, which do not include patients with private insurance or in another program like Medicaid. A surgeon’s rate spans all hospitals at which he or she operates and is not unique to a given hospital. Read our methodology »

Important: Some surgeons may no longer be operating at this hospital.

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Knee Replacement

Total knee replacement (ICD-9-CM code 81.54)

Replace diseased knee joint with an artificial knee. The most common reason for a knee replacement is osteoarthritis, which is a breakdown of the cartilage in the joint. More information External link 52be2b4367cfb6db1164bdeed0171197ab10172e55a8db3542a9c308908df2ba

DAVID VITTETOE »
Performed Procedure 691 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
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Medium
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Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

1.5%
IAN LIN »
Performed Procedure 416 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
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Medium
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Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

1.8%
NICHOLAS HONKAMP »
Performed Procedure 77 times
Complications 0
Raw complication rate 0*
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Adjusted Complication Rate
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Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

1.8%
BARRON BREMNER »
Performed Procedure 104 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
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Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

1.9%
CHRISTOPHER NELSON »
Performed Procedure 51 times
Complications 0
Raw complication rate 0*
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Adjusted Complication Rate
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Medium
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Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

1.9%
STEPHEN TAYLOR »
Performed Procedure 340 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
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Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

2.0%
MATTHEW WERESH »
Performed Procedure 205 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
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Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

2.1%
MARK FISH »
Performed Procedure 241 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
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Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

2.2%
WESLEY SMIDT »
Performed Procedure 104 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
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Medium
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Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

2.2%
JEFFREY DAVICK »
Performed Procedure 85 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Medium
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Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

2.2%
DEVON GOETZ »
Performed Procedure 420 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
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Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

2.3%
KARY SCHULTE »
Performed Procedure 74 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
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Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

2.3%
PATRICK SULLIVAN »
Performed Procedure 307 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
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Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

2.6%
MATTHEW DEWALL »
Performed Procedure 199 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
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Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

2.7%
JON GEHRKE »
Performed Procedure 51 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
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Medium
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Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

2.8%

The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:

BRADLEY DEWALL, LYNN LINDAMAN

Hospital Misattributions:

This hospital also billed Medicare for fewer than 11 cases of this procedure that were attributed to non-surgeons. Because the surgeon’s identity is uncertain, we do not report them. Of these cases, 0 resulted in complications.

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Hip Replacement

Total hip replacement (ICD-9-CM code 81.51)

Replace diseased hip joint with an artificial hip joint. The most common reason for a hip replacement is osteoarthritis, which is a breakdown of the cartilage in the joint. More information External link 52be2b4367cfb6db1164bdeed0171197ab10172e55a8db3542a9c308908df2ba

MATTHEW WERESH »
Performed Procedure 88 times
Complications 0
Raw complication rate 0
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Adjusted Complication Rate
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Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

2.2%
DEVON GOETZ »
Performed Procedure 286 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
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Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

2.4%
MARK FISH »
Performed Procedure 102 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
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Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

2.6%
BARRON BREMNER »
Performed Procedure 68 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
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Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

2.8%
CHRISTOPHER NELSON »
Performed Procedure 31 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
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Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

2.8%
DAVID VITTETOE »
Performed Procedure 275 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
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Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

3.0%
MATTHEW DEWALL »
Performed Procedure 106 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
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Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

3.0%
WESLEY SMIDT »
Performed Procedure 49 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
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Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

3.0%
STEPHEN TAYLOR »
Performed Procedure 60 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
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Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

3.2%
PATRICK SULLIVAN »
Performed Procedure 194 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
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Medium
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Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

3.3%

The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:

JON GEHRKE

Hospital Misattributions:

This hospital also billed Medicare for fewer than 11 cases of this procedure that were attributed to non-surgeons. Because the surgeon’s identity is uncertain, we do not report them. Of these cases, 0 resulted in complications.

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Gallbladder Removal, Laparoscopic

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (ICD-9-CM code 51.23)

Minimally invasive gallbladder removal. This is performed most commonly when gallstones are blocking the flow of bile. More information External link 52be2b4367cfb6db1164bdeed0171197ab10172e55a8db3542a9c308908df2ba

JEFFREY DIETZENBACH »
Performed Procedure 23 times
Complications 0
Raw complication rate 0*
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Adjusted Complication Rate
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Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

4.1%
PRAVEEN PRASAD »
Performed Procedure 50 times
Complications 1-10
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Adjusted Complication Rate
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Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

4.3%
FREDERICK NUSS »
Performed Procedure 27 times
Complications 1-10
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Adjusted Complication Rate
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Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

4.3%
MICHAEL MOHAN »
Performed Procedure 25 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
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Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

4.3%
STEVEN GOLDSTEIN »
Performed Procedure 20 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
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Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

4.4%
GERALD BAKER »
Performed Procedure 31 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
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Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

5.2%

The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:

RICHARD SIDWELL, JAMIE PATEL, PETER TONUI, SCOTT HAMLING, DANIEL KOLLMORGEN, MICHAEL WEBB, CASS FRANKLIN, JAMES SWEGLE, QASIM CHAUDHRY, SHERYL SAHR, JOHAN AERTS

Hospital Misattributions:

This hospital also billed Medicare for fewer than 11 cases of this procedure that were attributed to non-surgeons. Because the surgeon’s identity is uncertain, we do not report them. Of these cases, 0 resulted in complications.

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Lumbar Spinal Fusion, Posterior Column and Approach

Fusing two or more vertebrae in the lower back; performed on the back of the spine, incision in the back (ICD-9-CM code 81.07)

The fusing of two or more vertebrae in the lower back, performed on the back portion of the spine. One of the most common reasons is the narrowing of the space between the vertebrae, which puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves, causing pain. It can also be done because of disc degeneration or a condition where one bone in the back slides forward over the bone below it. More information External link 52be2b4367cfb6db1164bdeed0171197ab10172e55a8db3542a9c308908df2ba

LYNN NELSON »
Performed Procedure 91 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
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Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

3.0%
JOHN PIPER »
Performed Procedure 31 times
Complications 0
Raw complication rate 0*
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Adjusted Complication Rate
Low
Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

3.3%
ROBERT KERR »
Performed Procedure 25 times
Complications 0
Raw complication rate 0*
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Adjusted Complication Rate
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Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

3.4%
DAVID HATFIELD »
Performed Procedure 33 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
Low
Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

3.9%
DAVID BOARINI »
Performed Procedure 25 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
Low
Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

4.1%

The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:

THOMAS CARLSTROM

Hospital Misattributions:

This hospital also billed Medicare for fewer than 11 cases of this procedure that were attributed to non-surgeons. Because the surgeon’s identity is uncertain, we do not report them. Of these cases, 0 resulted in complications.

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Lumbar Spinal Fusion, Anterior Column, Posterior Approach

Fusing two or more vertebrae in the lower back; performed on the front of the spine, incision in the back (ICD-9-CM code 81.08)

The fusing of two or more vertebrae in the lower back, performed on the front portion of the spine. One of the most common reasons is the narrowing of the space between the vertebrae, which puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves, causing pain. It can also be done because of disc degeneration or a condition where one bone in the back slides forward over the bone below it. More information External link 52be2b4367cfb6db1164bdeed0171197ab10172e55a8db3542a9c308908df2ba

DAVID HATFIELD »
Performed Procedure 30 times
Complications 0
Raw complication rate 0*
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Adjusted Complication Rate
Low
Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

3.6%
LYNN NELSON »
Performed Procedure 55 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
Low
Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

3.7%

The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:

ROBERT KERR, DAVID BOARINI, THOMAS CARLSTROM, JOSEPH SHERRILL, DENNIS FRY, JOHN PIPER

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Prostate Removal

Radical prostatectomy (ICD-9-CM code 60.5)

The removal of the entire prostate gland via the open or laparoscopic or robotic method. Usually performed to treat prostate cancer. More information External link 52be2b4367cfb6db1164bdeed0171197ab10172e55a8db3542a9c308908df2ba

STEVEN ROSENBERG »
Performed Procedure 66 times
Complications 0
Raw complication rate 0
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Adjusted Complication Rate
Low
Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

2.2%
MARK KELLERMAN »
Performed Procedure 64 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
Low
Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

2.5%
CARL MEYER »
Performed Procedure 33 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
Low
Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

2.9%
RYAN SCHULTE »
Performed Procedure 27 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
Low
Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

3.4%
JONATHAN FIALKOV »
Performed Procedure 26 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
Low
Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

3.4%
RICHARD GLOWACKI »
Performed Procedure 53 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
Low
Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

3.9%

The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:

STEPHANIE COURSON POTHOVEN, BRIAN GALLAGHER, MARKHAM ANDERSON, JOHN BARDOLE

Hospital Misattributions:

This hospital also billed Medicare for fewer than 11 cases of this procedure that were attributed to non-surgeons. Because the surgeon’s identity is uncertain, we do not report them. Of these cases, 0 resulted in complications.

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Prostate Resection

Other transurethral prostatectomy (ICD-9-CM code 60.29)

The resection and removal of a portion of the prostate through the urethra. This is most commonly done because of an enlarged prostate that may be restricting the flow of urine. More information External link 52be2b4367cfb6db1164bdeed0171197ab10172e55a8db3542a9c308908df2ba

RICHARD GLOWACKI »
Performed Procedure 39 times
Complications 0
Raw complication rate 0*
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Adjusted Complication Rate
Low
Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

3.5%
STEVEN ROSENBERG »
Performed Procedure 37 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
Low
Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

4.1%
CARL MEYER »
Performed Procedure 24 times
Complications 1-10
Raw complication rate Redacted
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Adjusted Complication Rate
Low
Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

4.1%

The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:

STEPHANIE COURSON POTHOVEN, BRIAN GALLAGHER, JONATHAN FIALKOV, MARKHAM ANDERSON, JOHN BARDOLE, MARK KELLERMAN, HARLAN ROSENBERG

Hospital Misattributions:

This hospital also billed Medicare for fewer than 11 cases of this procedure that were attributed to non-surgeons. Because the surgeon’s identity is uncertain, we do not report them. Of these cases, 0 resulted in complications.

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Cervical (Neck) Spinal Fusion

Other cervical fusion of the anterior column, anterior technique (ICD-9-CM code 81.02)

The fusing of two or more vertebrae of the neck, using orthopedic devices to hold them in place. Age-related breakdown or displacement of the spinal discs in the neck. More information External link 52be2b4367cfb6db1164bdeed0171197ab10172e55a8db3542a9c308908df2ba

LYNN NELSON »
Performed Procedure 24 times
Complications 0
Raw complication rate 0*
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Adjusted Complication Rate
Low
Medium
High Adjusted Rate of Complications

Surgeon's Rate

95% Conf. Interval

1.6%

The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:

ROBERT KERR, DAVID BOARINI, THOMAS CARLSTROM, DAVID HATFIELD, JOHN PIPER

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