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Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD

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Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Ohio State University College of Medicine

1410 North 4th Street
Clinton, IA 52732

(563) 244-5900

Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD is an orthopedist in Clinton, IA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD is affiliated with MercyOne and SHI SPECIALISTS LLC.

Office Locations

1410 North 4th Street
Clinton, IA 52732

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

drug delivery implant insertion

By Affordability:

spine imaging

spine X-ray

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Iowa, Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD performed more drug delivery implant insertion procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for spine imaging, and spine X-ray that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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 10%

By Affordability:

X-rays

In 2023, Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD had a list price for X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Iowa. 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. Robert L. Kalb, MD treated as an orthopedist in Clinton, IA during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, rehabilitation and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1009
diagnostic evaluation	77
doctor visit	1303
hip imaging	343
hospital care	270
injections	1089
inpatient care	270
joint surgery	16
lower extremity surgery	16
musculoskeletal imaging	2465
nursing home care	803
pelvic imaging	65
reconstructive surgery	16
rehabilitation	1572
spinal procedures	276
thoracic (chest) imaging	52
X-rays	3650

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD treated as an orthopedist in Clinton, IA during 2013 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, rehabilitation and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1064
diagnostic evaluation	118
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	1334
fracture surgery	13
hip imaging	351
hospital care	200
injections	1214
inpatient care	200
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	27
manual therapy	380
musculoskeletal imaging	2536
nursing home care	333
pain management	19
pelvic imaging	60
reconstructive surgery	14
rehabilitation	2214
spinal procedures	389
thoracic (chest) imaging	65
X-rays	3761

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	319

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	331
Black	130
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	75
Less than 65	174

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	41
Dementia	16
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD treated as an orthopedist in Clinton, IA during 2014 were X-rays, rehabilitation, musculoskeletal imaging and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	1062
diagnostic evaluation	104
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	1310
emergency care	18
hip imaging	146
hospital care	128
injections	1307
inpatient care	128
joint surgery	13
lower extremity surgery	13
manual therapy	1015
musculoskeletal imaging	1656
nursing home care	98
pain management	60
pelvic imaging	58
reconstructive surgery	13
rehabilitation	2120
spinal procedures	363
thoracic (chest) imaging	68
X-rays	2385

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	126
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	60
Less than 65	155

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	42
Dementia	17
Cancer	6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD treated as an orthopedist in Clinton, IA during 2015 were rehabilitation, X-rays, injections and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	943
diagnostic evaluation	104
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	1179
hip imaging	70
hospital care	70
injections	1209
inpatient care	70
manual therapy	972
musculoskeletal imaging	1153
nursing home care	53
pain management	27
pelvic imaging	81
rehabilitation	1966
spinal procedures	344
thoracic (chest) imaging	52
X-rays	1785

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD.

**Gender**
Male	278
Female	384

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	428
Black	184
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	98
Less than 65	262

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD in 2015

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD treated as an orthopedist in Clinton, IA during 2016 were rehabilitation, X-rays, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	982
diagnostic evaluation	105
doctor visit	1042
hospital care	57
injections	1204
inpatient care	57
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
manual therapy	961
minimally invasive procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	961
pelvic imaging	111
rehabilitation	2405
spinal procedures	390
X-rays	1665

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	73
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	43
Less than 65	116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD treated as an orthopedist in Clinton, IA during 2017 were rehabilitation, X-rays, injections and manual therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	870
doctor visit	965
hospital care	43
injections	1003
inpatient care	43
manual therapy	985
musculoskeletal imaging	809
nursing home care	20
pelvic imaging	83
rehabilitation	1326
spinal procedures	252
X-rays	1316

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	207
Black	56
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	120
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	38
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	40
Dementia	17
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD treated as an orthopedist in Clinton, IA during 2018 were X-rays, rehabilitation, manual therapy and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	631
doctor visit	820
hospital care	56
injections	733
inpatient care	56
manual therapy	753
musculoskeletal imaging	673
pelvic imaging	61
rehabilitation	1100
spinal procedures	205
X-rays	1106

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	40
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	47
85 and over	30
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	37
Dementia	18
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD treated as an orthopedist in Clinton, IA during 2019 were rehabilitation, injections, X-rays and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	435
doctor visit	718
hospital care	14
injections	491
inpatient care	14
joint surgery	18
lower extremity surgery	18
manual therapy	221
musculoskeletal imaging	171
pelvic imaging	72
reconstructive surgery	18
rehabilitation	836
spinal procedures	127
X-rays	440

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	34
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	38
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD treated as an orthopedist in Clinton, IA during 2020 were injections, aspiration, X-rays and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	206
doctor visit	396
hospital care	20
injections	222
inpatient care	20
musculoskeletal imaging	25
pain management	16
pelvic imaging	52
spinal procedures	26
X-rays	103

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD.

**Gender**
Male	59
Female	100

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	27
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	35
Dementia	15
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD treated as an orthopedist in Clinton, IA during 2021 were injections, aspiration, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	251
doctor visit	408
emergency care	12
hospital care	113
implant surgery	15
injections	273
inpatient care	113
musculoskeletal imaging	30
pain management	22
pelvic imaging	31
X-rays	61

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	96

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	30
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	29
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	22
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD treated as an orthopedist in Clinton, IA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	155
doctor visit	314
emergency care	15
hospital care	58
implant surgery	23
injections	155
inpatient care	58
musculoskeletal imaging	23
pelvic imaging	27
rehabilitation	24
X-rays	50

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	77

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	27
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	45
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	44
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD treated as an orthopedist in Clinton, IA were rehabilitation, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and injections.

aspiration	691
diagnostic evaluation	101
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	889
emergency care	15
fracture surgery	13
hip imaging	227
hospital care	93
implant surgery	19
injections	809
inpatient care	93
joint surgery	14
lower extremity surgery	17
manual therapy	755
minimally invasive procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	954
nursing home care	261
pain management	28
pelvic imaging	63
reconstructive surgery	15
rehabilitation	1507
spinal procedures	263
thoracic (chest) imaging	59
X-rays	1483

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	57
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	169
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	60
85 and over	42
Less than 65	89
65 to 74	94

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	20
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine. He completed residency at The University of Toledo Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine

Residency: The University of Toledo Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MercyOne

SHI SPECIALISTS LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
MEDACTA USA	$18,899 Hip $10,623	AMIStem $7,454	GMK Sphere $682	GMK Revision $141
UOC USA INC	$10,366 UTF, U-MOTION II, U2, PSA $10,366
Lima USA, Inc.	$8,274 SMR Shoulder System $8,274
Globus Medical, Inc.	$7,455 Spine $7,435	Ankle Fracture System $20
Stryker Corporation	$6,592 ARIA $4,750	ARTHROSCOPY $913	JOINT PRESERVATION $211	HIPS $169	MAKOplasty $150	Other $400
Other	$48,884 Nucynta ER $4,287	CLARIX $2,088	CMF OL1000 $2,073	Sports Medicine $2,025	Foot and Ankle $1,659	Other $36,752

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$62,512
Food and Beverage	$21,796
Consulting Fee	$11,647
Education	$2,690
Honoraria	$1,825

Research Payments

Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD has received 194 research payments totaling $150,965.

Biography

Dr. Robert Kalb's medical specialty is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. In his practice, he is particularly interested in orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with The University of Toledo. Dr. Kalb is affiliated with MercyOne. He has an open panel in Clinton, IA according to MercyOne.

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2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD in 2013

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD in 2014

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD in 2015

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD in 2016

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2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert L. Kalb, MD From 2012 - 2022

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