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Dr. Michael Thomas Torchia, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery
University of Minnesota Medical School
Professional interests include: wrist problems, elbow fracture, shoulder fracture, and more.
400 E 3RD STREET
DULUTH, MN 55805

Dr. Michael Thomas Torchia, MD is an orthopedist in DULUTH, MN specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Michael Thomas Torchia, MD is affiliated with Essentia Health, Essentia Health-Polinsky Medical Rehabilitation Center (Duluth) and THE DULUTH CLINIC LTD.

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Office Locations

400 E 3RD STREET
DULUTH, MN 55805
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1542 Golf Course Road SUITE 203
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
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11134 N State Road 77
Hayward, WI 54843
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402 E 2nd Street Building B)
Duluth, MN 55805
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Some issues Dr. Michael Thomas Torchia, MD can help you with:

Shoulder Arthritis

Shoulder arthritis is a very common condition that causes pain, stiffness, or a grinding sensation in the shoulder. Some patients may hear a clicking or popping noise, and all symptoms are more noticeable when moving. Arthritis occurs when the cartilage that cushions joints becomes damaged.

Normally, when two bones come together inside a joint, they are separated by a layer of tough, smooth cartilage. The cartilage allows the bones to glide across each other, which makes movement easier. Cartilage can be damaged by an injury, by an illness such as rheumatoid arthritis, or by simple wear and tear (osteoarthritis). In the shoulder, the two joints most commonly affected are the AC joint (where the shoulder blade and collarbone connect at the outside edge of the shoulder), and the glenohumeral joint (where the arm bone meets the shoulder blade).

Treatment for shoulder arthritis may include:

  • Ice and rest
  • Exercise and physical therapy
  • Over-the-counter pain medications
  • Corticosteroid injections
  • Surgery

Surgical treatments include the removal of inflamed tissue and joint reconstruction. The type of arthritis and severity of the damage will determine which treatment is most appropriate.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael Thomas Torchia, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Affordability:

decompression surgery
shoulder arthroplasty
shoulder reconstruction
shoulder replacement
total joint replacement
total shoulder replacement

In 2013, Dr. Michael Thomas Torchia, MD had a list price for decompression surgery, shoulder arthroplasty, shoulder reconstruction, shoulder replacement, total joint replacement, and total shoulder replacement that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Minnesota. 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

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Thomas Torchia, MD treated as an orthopedist in DULUTH, MN during 2021 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Thomas Torchia, MD for Medicare patients.

joint surgery 13
reconstructive surgery 13
upper extremity surgery 13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Thomas Torchia, MD.

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Thomas Torchia, MD treated as an orthopedist in DULUTH, MN during 2022 were reconstructive surgery, joint surgery and upper extremity surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Thomas Torchia, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 18
joint surgery 20
reconstructive surgery 20
upper extremity surgery 20

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Thomas Torchia, MD.

Gender
Male 21
Female 30
Age
From 65 to 74 29
From 75 to 84 11
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Thomas Torchia, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Thomas Torchia, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension 73
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 25
Osteoperosis 22
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 27
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Thomas Torchia, MD treated as an orthopedist in DULUTH, MN during 2023 were joint surgery, upper extremity surgery, reconstructive surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Thomas Torchia, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery 12
doctor visit 72
joint surgery 27
minimally invasive procedures 12
reconstructive surgery 15
upper extremity surgery 27

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Thomas Torchia, MD.

Gender
Male 51
Female 34
Age
From 65 to 74 42
From 75 to 84 24
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Thomas Torchia, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Thomas Torchia, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 19
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 26
Dementia 0
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2021 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Thomas Torchia, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Thomas Torchia, MD treated as an orthopedist in DULUTH, MN were joint surgery, upper extremity surgery, reconstructive surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

decompression surgery 12
doctor visit 45
joint surgery 20
minimally invasive procedures 12
reconstructive surgery 16
upper extremity surgery 20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2021 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Thomas Torchia, MD.

Gender
Female 21
Male 24
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 4
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 11
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0
65 to 74 23

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Thomas Torchia, MD From 2021 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Thomas Torchia, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 47
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 14
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 8
Osteoporosis 7
Heart Failure 4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 13
Diabetes 16
Atrial Fibrillation 6
Dementia 0
Cancer 4

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Thomas Torchia, MD graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School. He completed residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School

Residency: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael Thomas Torchia, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Essentia Health
Essentia Health-Polinsky Medical Rehabilitation Center (Duluth)
THE DULUTH CLINIC LTD

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael Thomas Torchia, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael Thomas Torchia, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in DULUTH, MN. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-06
Patient verified via Press Ganey
The doctor and assistant were thorough and helpful in scheduling the soonest possible surgery date as I requested
Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-18
Patient verified via Press Ganey
I've recommended Dr. Torchia very highly to several people who have asked about my first shoulder replacement.

General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Arthrex, Inc. $63 ARTHREX
$39
$24
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc. $60
$60
Foundation Medical, LLC $42
$42
Sanara MedTech Inc. $23 CellerateRx
$23
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $188

Biography

Dr. Michael Torchia's area of specialization is orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. His areas of expertise include the following: elbow arthritis, shoulder instability, and dislocation. He is affiliated with Essentia Health-Polinsky Medical Rehabilitation Center (Duluth). According to Essentia Health, Dr. Torchia is currently accepting new patients at his office in Grand Rapids, MN. He graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School and then he performed his residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.

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