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Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

University of Nebraska College of Medicine

Professional interests include: replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement)

7710 Mercy Road CHI Health Clinic Building, Suite 2000
Omaha, NE 68124

(402) 717-0820

Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD is an orthopedist in Omaha, NE specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine. Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD is affiliated with CHI Health, CHI Health Lakeside, CHI Health Midlands, CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy, CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, CHI Health Immanuel, Lakeside Surgery Center and ALEGENT CREIGHTON CLINIC.

Office Locations

7710 Mercy Road CHI Health Clinic Building, Suite 2000
Omaha, NE 68124

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Lakeside Surgery Center

16909 Lakeside Hills Court Medical Office Building One, Suite 208
Omaha, NE 68130

(402) 717-0820

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Some issues Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD can help you with:

Replacement Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement)

Joint replacement, sometimes also called arthroplasty, is an option when a joint becomes severely damaged by disease or injury. The damaged cartilage of the joint is surgically removed, the ends of the bones in the joint are resurfaced, and a prosthetic is installed. Most prosthetic joints are made of a metal piece that fits into a plastic sleeve so that they glide smoothly. A joint replacement increases stability in the damaged area and decreases pain. The hip and knee are the two joints most commonly replaced, but joint replacement can also be performed on the ankle, shoulder, elbow and even fingers.

Although joint replacement is one of the safest and most reliable medical procedures available, it is still a major surgical procedure. All surgical procedures carry risks, such as infection or blood clots. For this reason, doctors try to help their patients avoid surgery for as long as they can. Taking arthritis medications, losing weight, avoiding high impact sports such as running, taking supplements such as glucosamine or chondroitin, or having joint injections may allow a patient to enjoy life without the need for surgery.

After having joint replacement surgery, patients can expect some pain the first few days as they recover. Physical therapy is an important part of recovery, and it can decrease complications and increase future mobility. As soon as possible, returning to low impact sports such as swimming, walking or biking can stretch and heal the new joint. A prosthetic joint can last 15 - 20 years and cannot be further damaged by degenerative diseases such as arthritis, so once it is done patients should be pain-free for many years.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

joint reconstruction

lower extremity surgery

major joint aspiration

major joint injection

total hip replacement

By Affordability:

computer-assisted orthopedic surgery

computer assisted surgery

total hip replacement

total joint replacement

total knee replacement

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Nebraska, Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD performed more joint reconstruction, lower extremity surgery, major joint aspiration, major joint injection, and total hip replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for computer-assisted orthopedic surgery (CAOS), computer assisted surgery (CAS), hip arthroplasty, hip reconstruction, hip replacement, hip surgery, knee replacement, total hip replacement, total joint replacement, and total knee replacement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD treated as an orthopedist in Omaha, NE during 2017 were X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	53
musculoskeletal imaging	38
X-rays	38

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	39

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD treated as an orthopedist in Omaha, NE during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	14
doctor visit	133
injections	14
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
musculoskeletal imaging	87
reconstructive surgery	13
X-rays	87

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	196
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	23
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD treated as an orthopedist in Omaha, NE during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, lower extremity surgery and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	70
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	42
doctor visit	398
fracture surgery	13
hospital care	41
injections	70
inpatient care	41
joint surgery	84
lower extremity surgery	97
musculoskeletal imaging	211
reconstructive surgery	84
X-rays	211

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	236

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	59
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD treated as an orthopedist in Omaha, NE during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	52
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	26
doctor visit	224
injections	52
joint surgery	45
lower extremity surgery	45
musculoskeletal imaging	122
reconstructive surgery	45
X-rays	122

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD treated as an orthopedist in Omaha, NE during 2021 were aspiration, injections, lower extremity surgery and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	154
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	45
doctor visit	536
fracture surgery	34
hospital care	40
injections	154
inpatient care	40
joint surgery	114
lower extremity surgery	128
musculoskeletal imaging	74
open surgery	20
pelvic imaging	19
reconstructive surgery	114
X-rays	93

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	265

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	377
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	56
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD treated as an orthopedist in Omaha, NE during 2022 were aspiration, injections, lower extremity surgery and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	226
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	17
doctor visit	677
fracture surgery	13
hospital care	34
injections	226
inpatient care	34
joint surgery	132
lower extremity surgery	132
musculoskeletal imaging	110
open surgery	13
pelvic imaging	16
reconstructive surgery	132
X-rays	126

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	302

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	447
Black	22
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	257
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	50
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD treated as an orthopedist in Omaha, NE during 2023 were aspiration, injections, reconstructive surgery and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	284
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	30
doctor visit	757
hospital care	20
injections	284
inpatient care	20
joint surgery	120
lower extremity surgery	120
musculoskeletal imaging	80
reconstructive surgery	120
X-rays	80

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD.

**Gender**
Male	189
Female	363

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	497
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	278
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	65
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD treated as an orthopedist in Omaha, NE were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

aspiration	133
computer assisted surgery (CAS)	32
doctor visit	396
fracture surgery	20
hospital care	33
injections	133
inpatient care	33
joint surgery	84
lower extremity surgery	89
musculoskeletal imaging	103
open surgery	16
pelvic imaging	17
reconstructive surgery	84
X-rays	108

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	255
Hispanic	4
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	102
85 and over	36
Less than 65	24
65 to 74	169

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD From 2017 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine. He completed residency at Beaumont Hospitals. He is certified by the Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Nebraska.

Medical School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine

Residency: Beaumont Hospitals

Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: Nebraska

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CHI Health

CHI Health Lakeside

CHI Health Midlands

CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy

CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs

CHI Health Immanuel

Lakeside Surgery Center

ALEGENT CREIGHTON CLINIC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Omaha, NE.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-15

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Thor has been very informative, caring and professional. He has provided excellent care and his surgical skills were incredible. My intense hip pain has been totally eliminated with his choice of the "Direct Superior" hip replacement method.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-11-02

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Spreading the news of dr Thor's expertise when we can - he is quick and competent- as is his staff

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-15

Patient verified via Press Ganey

The PA did a good job of reviewing the knee xrays and advising of treatment options.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-15

Patient verified via Press Ganey

They were very thorough when discussing my X-rays and what the problems were.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-05

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Provided knowledge to me about some health procedures I wasn't aware of.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-12-29

Patient verified via Press Ganey

The PA was very informative and Doc Thor nice to chat with

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Clayton Carl Thor, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$23,992 Mako $9,336	ACCOLADE $3,154	Variax $3,128	TRIATHLON $2,369	KNEES $1,490	Other $4,515
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.	$2,842 KNEES $1,119	ATTUNE $461	Orthopaedics $435	Trauma $401	Orthopedics $288	Other $138
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$1,836 GLOBAL $1,736	$100
DJO, LLC	$1,250 CMF OL1000 $892	CMF SPINALOGIC $208	NEWCLIP $87	$63
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$1,241 Persona Revision $128	KNEES $125	HIPS $125	DVR Anatomic Plates/Screws/Pegs $125	Comprehensive Primary Stem $124	Other $614
Other	$2,394 DJO Surgical AltiVate Reverse $1,172	ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE SHOULDER & ELBOW ARTHROSCOPY $152	AQUAMANTYS(TM) $143	Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $118	Negative Pressure Wound Therapy $98	Other $710

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$18,130
Travel and Lodging	$12,945
Education	$1,503
Grant	$975

Biography

Dr. Clayton Thor is a specialist in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery in Omaha, NE. Dr. Thor's education and training includes medical school at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine and residency at Beaumont Hospitals. His clinical interests include replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement). Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His professional affiliations include CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, CHI Health Immanuel, and CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center Bergan Mercy. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Thor is not accepting new patients.