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Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD

(Dr. Laura Depfer Koch, MD)

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery and Hand Surgery

George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (1991)

Professional interests include: wrist problems, injuries, endoscopy, and more.

1000 W 140th Street #201
Burnsville, MN 55337

(952) 808-3000

Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD is an orthopedist in Burnsville, MN specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery and hand surgery. She graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1991 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD is affiliated with Fairview Ridges Hospital, Twin Cities Orthopedics, Crosstown Surgery Center, Fairview Southdale Hospital, INFINITE HEALTH COLLABORATIVE PA, Eagan Orthopedic Surgery Center and Minnesota Valley Surgery Center.

Office Locations

1000 W 140th Street #201
Burnsville, MN 55337

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2700 Vikings Circle
Eagan, MN 55121

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4010 W 65th Street
Edina, MN 55435

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

injections

musculoskeletal imaging

wrist X-ray

X-rays

In 2023, Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD performed more injections, musculoskeletal imaging, wrist X-ray, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota.

Top 10%

By Volume:

joint aspiration

By Affordability:

endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD performed more joint aspiration procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and she also had a list price for endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery

minimally invasive procedures

nerve surgery

upper extremity surgery

By Affordability:

ligament injection

soft tissue injections

tendon sheath injection

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Minnesota, Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD performed more endoscopic carpal tunnel surgery, minimally invasive procedures, nerve surgery, and upper extremity surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for ligament injection, soft tissue injections, and tendon sheath injection 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD treated as an orthopedist in Burnsville, MN during 2012 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	48
decompression surgery	16
doctor visit	283
injections	146
musculoskeletal imaging	81
nerve procedures	16
open surgery	16
upper extremity surgery	16
X-rays	81

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD treated as an orthopedist in Burnsville, MN during 2013 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	62
doctor visit	293
injections	160
musculoskeletal imaging	88
X-rays	88

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	176

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	30
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD in 2013

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	14
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD treated as an orthopedist in Burnsville, MN during 2014 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	58
decompression surgery	26
doctor visit	300
immobilization	14
injections	174
minimally invasive procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	126
nerve procedures	26
open surgery	13
upper extremity surgery	26
X-rays	126

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	82
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	243
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	104
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	30
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD in 2014

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	21
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD treated as an orthopedist in Burnsville, MN during 2015 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	77
decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	296
injections	212
minimally invasive procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	113
nerve procedures	29
open surgery	16
upper extremity surgery	29
X-rays	113

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	300

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	440
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	54
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD in 2015

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD treated as an orthopedist in Burnsville, MN during 2016 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	71
decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	291
injections	169
minimally invasive procedures	14
musculoskeletal imaging	96
nerve procedures	28
open surgery	14
upper extremity surgery	28
X-rays	96

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	232
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	35
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD in 2016

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD treated as an orthopedist in Burnsville, MN during 2017 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	70
decompression surgery	12
doctor visit	261
injections	196
musculoskeletal imaging	111
nerve procedures	12
open surgery	12
upper extremity surgery	12
X-rays	111

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	223
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	32
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD in 2017

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	5

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD treated as an orthopedist in Burnsville, MN during 2018 were injections, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	79
decompression surgery	28
doctor visit	294
injections	222
minimally invasive procedures	16
musculoskeletal imaging	97
nerve procedures	28
open surgery	12
upper extremity surgery	28
X-rays	97

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	243
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	28
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD in 2018

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD treated as an orthopedist in Burnsville, MN during 2019 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	181
decompression surgery	34
doctor visit	472
injections	385
minimally invasive procedures	21
musculoskeletal imaging	114
nerve procedures	34
open surgery	13
tendon surgery	20
upper extremity surgery	54
X-rays	114

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	404
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	41
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD in 2019

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	3
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD treated as an orthopedist in Burnsville, MN during 2020 were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	166
decompression surgery	35
doctor visit	403
immobilization	16
injections	390
joint surgery	15
minimally invasive procedures	20
musculoskeletal imaging	115
nerve procedures	35
open surgery	15
reconstructive surgery	15
tendon surgery	35
transplant procedures	14
upper extremity surgery	85
X-rays	115

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	362
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	41
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD in 2020

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD treated as an orthopedist in Burnsville, MN during 2021 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	166
decompression surgery	23
doctor visit	469
injections	352
minimally invasive procedures	23
musculoskeletal imaging	147
nerve procedures	23
tendon surgery	19
upper extremity surgery	42
X-rays	147

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	255

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	355
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	212
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	36
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD in 2021

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	20
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD treated as an orthopedist in Burnsville, MN during 2022 were injections, aspiration, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	147
decompression surgery	22
doctor visit	458
immobilization	15
injections	370
joint surgery	14
minimally invasive procedures	22
musculoskeletal imaging	126
nerve procedures	22
reconstructive surgery	14
tendon surgery	28
transplant procedures	12
upper extremity surgery	64
X-rays	126

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	276

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	375
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	231
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	41
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD in 2022

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD treated as an orthopedist in Burnsville, MN were injections, musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays and aspiration.

aspiration	102
decompression surgery	25
doctor visit	347
immobilization	15
injections	252
joint surgery	14
minimally invasive procedures	17
musculoskeletal imaging	110
nerve procedures	25
open surgery	13
reconstructive surgery	14
tendon surgery	25
transplant procedures	13
upper extremity surgery	38
X-rays	110

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	261
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	79
85 and over	33
Less than 65	46
65 to 74	143

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	4
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1991. She completed residency at Mayo Clinic. She is certified by the Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (1991)

Residency: Mayo Clinic

Board Certification: Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Fairview Ridges Hospital

Twin Cities Orthopedics

Crosstown Surgery Center

Fairview Southdale Hospital

INFINITE HEALTH COLLABORATIVE PA

Eagan Orthopedic Surgery Center

Minnesota Valley Surgery Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Laura D. Koch, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Burnsville, MN.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-30

Dr. Koch has been wonderful, performing hand surgery on me, helping me regain hand and finger usage following earlier surgery.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Arthrex, Inc.	$2,349 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY ARTHROSCOPY $1,291	$1,058
Gemini Medical LLC	$525 ARTHREX PRODUCT LINE DISTAL EXTREMITY ARTHROSCOPY $29	$496
Orthofix Medical, Inc.	$68 Physio-Stim $37	Trinity ELITE $21	Physio-Stim Osteogenesis Stimulator $10
Stryker Corporation	$11 HIPS $11

**Types of Payments**
Education	$2,463
Food and Beverage	$262
Travel and Lodging	$228

Biography

Dr. Laurie Koch is a specialist in hand surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. She has a special interest in hand problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, and fractures (broken bones). She is a graduate of George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Koch completed her residency training at Mayo Clinic. Dr. Koch's distinctions include: Best Doctor for Hand Surgery: Voted a best doctor for hand surgery by her peers in Minnesota Monthly and Minnesota Monthly Top Doctor. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Fairview Ridges Hospital, Crosstown Surgery Center, and Fairview Southdale Hospital.