Dr. Ian Brimhall, D.O.
Contact & Location
928-537-8777
Lakeside, AZ 85929
Dr. Brimhall performs more knee replacement procedures than 78% of orthopedic surgeons in Alaska, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #5 of 23 ranked knee surgeons in Alaska.
About Dr. Brimhall
Practice. Dr. Ian Brimhall is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Anchorage, Alaska. The latest annual CMS data records 64 knee replacements and 25 hip replacements, 89 procedures in all. That is #5 in Alaska for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2007.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 27 procedures a year to 89, up 230%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 64 procedures is above 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. Dr. Brimhall also holds hospital privileges in AZ and AK, a practice that extends beyond Alaska.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 27 |
| 2014 | 0 | 38 |
| 2015 | 13 | 38 |
| 2016 | 12 | 49 |
| 2017 | 14 | 50 |
| 2018 | 34 | 53 |
| 2019 | 30 | 54 |
| 2020 | 37 | 70 |
| 2021 | 36 | 89 |
| 2022 | 38 | 70 |
| 2023 | 39 | 45 |
| 2024 | 25 | 64 |
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. Brimhall Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Alaska state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Brimhall's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 230% from 27 procedures in 2013 to 89 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Brimhall
How does Dr. Brimhall's procedure volume compare to other Alaska surgeons?
Dr. Brimhall has performed 89 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Alaska average of 67 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Brimhall ranks #7 out of 27 orthopedic surgeons in Alaska.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Brimhall perform?
Dr. Brimhall's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (64 cases) and hip replacement (25 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Brimhall with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Brimhall ranks #5 in Alaska for knee replacement with 64 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 27 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Brimhall's practice located?
Dr. Brimhall's current practice address is in Lakeside, AZ. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Brimhall's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from Anchorage, Alaska.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Brimhall 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. Brimhall's total volume across all insurers at roughly 300 to 380 procedures against the 89 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. Brimhall's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Brimhall's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 27 procedures in 2013 to 89 in the most recent data, a 230% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 125 procedures in 2021.
Does Dr. Brimhall perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Brimhall's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (64 cases), hip replacement (25 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Brimhall affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Brimhall is affiliated with Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center, Whiteriver Phs Indian Hospital, White Mountain Regional Medical Center, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital. Dr. Brimhall maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Brimhall compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Anchorage?
Among the 18 orthopedic surgeons in Anchorage, Dr. Brimhall ranks #6 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Anchorage has 229 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Brimhall practices?
Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center (4 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. Brimhall's 89 Medicare procedures are below the Anchorage average of 144. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Anchorage.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Bryan Haughom | 229 | Hip, Knee |
| 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. Elisha Powell | 67 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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