This database was last updated in July 2015 and is based on data from 2009 to 2013. It should only be used as a historical snapshot.
ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL
- 800 EAST 28TH STREET, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, 55407, PHONE: 612-863-4000
How Surgeons at This Hospital Perform, by Procedure
An individual surgeon who performs this procedure at this hospital.
At least one surgeon performing this procedure has a high adjusted rate of complications.
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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 »
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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 
JAMES LARSON »
ALLAN HUNT »
KAYVON RIGGI »
THOMAS RAIH »
JOHN STEUBS »
DOUGLAS BECKER »
DESIREE KEMPCKE »
ALAN MARKMAN »
JAY JOHNSON »
LOREN VORLICKY »
JOHN KEARNS »
SCOTT ANSETH »
TILOK GHOSE »
RICHARD KYLE »
THOMAS NELSON »
ROBERT TUTTLE »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
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
RICHARD KYLE »
SCOTT ANSETH »
THOMAS NELSON »
ROBERT TUTTLE »
DOUGLAS BECKER »
ALLAN HUNT »
JOHN KEARNS »
LOREN VORLICKY »
TILOK GHOSE »
JAY JOHNSON »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
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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
JOHN O'LEARY »
ERIC JOHNSON »
TOR AASHEIM »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
JESSICA GUTIERREZ, CASANDRA ANDERSON, DANIEL DUNN, TRENT CARLSON, DAWN JOHNSON, MICHAEL SCHWARTZ, RAYMOND DREW, MARGIT BRETZKE, TIMOTHY SIELAFF
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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
TIMOTHY GARVEY »
JAMES SCHWENDER »
KEVIN MULLANEY »
RICHARD SALIB »
ENSOR TRANSFELDT »
MIRIAM KIM »
AMIR MEHBOD »
JOSEPH- PERRA »
MANUEL PINTO »
DAVID STROTHMAN »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
CHRISTOPHER ROARK, TENNER GUILLAUME, JOHN MULLAN, WALTER GALICICH, HART GARNER, FRANCIS DENIS, DARYLL DYKES, JEFFREY PINTO, THOMAS BERGMAN
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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
DARYLL DYKES »
THOMAS BERGMAN »
WALTER GALICICH »
JAMES SCHWENDER »
MANUEL PINTO »
DAVID STROTHMAN »
KEVIN MULLANEY »
JEFFREY PINTO »
JOSEPH- PERRA »
TIMOTHY GARVEY »
AMIR MEHBOD »
ENSOR TRANSFELDT »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
RICHARD SALIB, CHRISTOPHER ROARK, BRENT ADAMS, DANIEL DUNN, JOHN MULLAN, FRANCIS DENIS, GREGG DYSTE, EDWARD HAMES
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 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
PRATAP REDDY »
WILLIAM UTZ »
JOHN HELLER »
HOO YIN WONG »
DAVID STREITZ »
MARK FALLEN »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
PAUL FADDEN, CHASE SOVELL, IRVING THORNE, DEAN TORTORELIS, CHADWICK HUCKABAY, NEIL STEIN
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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
WILLIAM UTZ »
PRATAP REDDY »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
TODD FLEMING, PAUL FADDEN, CHASE SOVELL, IRVING THORNE, JOHN HELLER, MARK FALLEN, GREGORY HANSON, LIOUDMILA SITNIKOVA, ROLAND UGARTE, NEIL STEIN
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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
MAHMOUD NAGIB »
The following surgeons perform this procedure less than 20 times in Medicare, lower than our threshold for display:
CHRISTOPHER ROARK, SABRINA WALSKI-EASTON, JOHN MULLAN, JOSEPH- PERRA, KEVIN MULLANEY, WALTER GALICICH, HART GARNER, JAMES SCHWENDER, FRANCIS DENIS, GREGG DYSTE, DARYLL DYKES, AMIR MEHBOD, ENSOR TRANSFELDT, TIMOTHY GARVEY, JEFFREY PINTO, MANUEL PINTO, THOMAS BERGMAN, EDWARD HAMES, KYLE UITTENBOGAARD, DAVID STROTHMAN, MICHAEL MCCUE
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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