Dr. Bryan Haughom, M.D.
Contact & Location
907-562-2277
Anchorage, AK 99508
Dr. Haughom performs more knee replacement procedures than 91% of orthopedic surgeons in Alaska, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #2 of 23 ranked knee surgeons in Alaska.
About Dr. Haughom
Practice. Dr. Bryan Haughom is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Anchorage, Alaska. The latest annual CMS data records 129 knee replacements and 100 hip replacements, 229 procedures in all. That is #2 in Alaska for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2011.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2016 to 2024, 9 years. Volume rose from 16 procedures a year to 229, up 1331%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 129 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Local context. Anchorage has 18 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 16 | 0 |
| 2017 | 28 | 30 |
| 2018 | 27 | 19 |
| 2019 | 31 | 38 |
| 2020 | 42 | 35 |
| 2021 | 42 | 44 |
| 2022 | 70 | 70 |
| 2023 | 95 | 94 |
| 2024 | 100 | 129 |
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims are one payer stream among several, and the share they represent differs by procedure. In 2024 it was 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement. Each verified count above is divided by its own procedure's range, and the results are added, to estimate total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count is the definitive, audited figure; this is a range derived from published national volume projections, not a measurement, and an individual practice can sit well outside it: how these ranges are derived, and their sources.
How Dr. Haughom Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Alaska state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Haughom's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 1331% from 16 procedures in 2016 to 229 in the most recent data.
Hospital Affiliations & Quality
Quality ratings and complication rates are hospital-level metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon performance. Star ratings updated quarterly. Complication data covers a rolling 3-year period.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Haughom
How does Dr. Haughom's procedure volume compare to other Alaska surgeons?
Dr. Haughom has performed 229 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 3x the Alaska average of 67 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Haughom ranks #1 out of 27 orthopedic surgeons in Alaska.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Haughom perform?
Dr. Haughom's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (129 cases) and hip replacement (100 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Haughom with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Haughom ranks #2 in Alaska for knee replacement with 129 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 27 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Haughom in Anchorage?
Yes. There are 18 orthopedic surgeons in Anchorage in the current Medicare dataset. Patients can compare procedure volumes and specializations to choose the surgeon who best fits their needs. Use the state page to view all Alaska surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Haughom represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on 2024 Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Medicare fee-for-service is only one payer stream, and the share of national volume it represents differs by procedure. In 2024 the share was 23% to 28% for knee replacement, 25% to 33% for hip replacement, which puts Dr. Haughom's total volume across all insurers at roughly 760 to 960 procedures against the 229 verified here. Those shares are derived from published national volume projections rather than quoted from a single publication, and they are estimates with real uncertainty. The OrthoProcedures methodology page shows the full derivation, the sources, and the limits at orthoprocedures.com/data-methodology.html.
Has Dr. Haughom's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Haughom's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 16 procedures in 2016 to 229 in the most recent data, a 1331% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 229 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Haughom perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Haughom's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (129 cases), hip replacement (100 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Haughom affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Haughom is affiliated with Alaska Regional Hospital, Providence Alaska Medical Center, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, Central Peninsula General Hospital, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium.
How does Dr. Haughom compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Anchorage?
Among the 18 orthopedic surgeons in Anchorage, Dr. Haughom ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Haughom has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Haughom practices?
Alaska Regional Hospital (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Providence Alaska Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Fairbanks Memorial Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Anchorage, Alaska
Dr. Haughom's 229 Medicare procedures are above the Anchorage average of 144. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Anchorage.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Bradley Sparks | 213 | Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Douglas Prevost | 165 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Thomas Paynter | 140 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Tucker Drury | 104 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ian Brimhall | 89 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Elisha Powell | 67 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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