Dr. Kendall Vague, M.D.
Dr. Kendall Vague is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Jasper, Alabama. A Medicare provider since 2005, Dr. Vague has completed 37 knee replacements (#30 in Alabama), 15 shoulder replacements, and 11 hip replacements, totaling 63 Medicare-verified procedures.
In Alabama, Dr. Vague performs near average in knee (37 vs 34 avg), below average in shoulder (15 vs 23 avg), below average in hip (11 vs 27 avg).
Dr. Vague performs all three major joint replacement procedures — hip, knee, and shoulder — indicating a broad scope of orthopedic practice. The largest share is knee replacements (37 cases), followed by shoulder replacements (15) and hip replacements (11).
Dr. Vague is the only orthopedic surgeon in Jasper represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Vague's Medicare data spans 11 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 90 procedures in 2016 before settling at 63 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Vague's 37 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Vague Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Alabama state average.
Contact & Location
Jasper, AL 35501
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Vague's recorded volume peaked at 90 procedures in 2016 and stood at 63 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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. Vague
How does Dr. Vague's procedure volume compare to other Alabama surgeons?
Dr. Vague has performed 63 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Alabama average of 47 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Vague ranks #29 out of 129 orthopedic surgeons in Alabama.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Vague perform?
Dr. Vague performs all three major joint replacement procedures: knee replacement (37 cases), shoulder replacement (15 cases), hip replacement (11 cases). This breadth indicates a comprehensive orthopedic joint replacement practice.
Where is Dr. Vague's practice located?
Dr. Vague practices in Jasper, Alabama. The office is located at 2950 Highway 78 E, Jasper, AL 35501. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Vague for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Vague represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Vague's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 63 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Vague's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Vague's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 90 procedures in 2016 and was 63 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Does Dr. Vague perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Vague's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (37 cases), shoulder replacement (15 cases), hip replacement (11 cases). Performing all three major joint replacements places Dr. Vague among the 5% of orthopedic surgeons nationally who cover hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasty.
Which hospitals is Dr. Vague affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Vague is affiliated with Walker Baptist Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Vague practices?
Walker Baptist Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
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