Dr. Brad Bruns, M.D.
Contact & Location
602-648-5444
Phoenix, AZ 85054
Dr. Bruns performs more knee replacement procedures than 53% of orthopedic surgeons in Arizona, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #71 of 152 ranked knee surgeons in Arizona.
About Dr. Bruns
Dr. Brad Bruns is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Phoenix, Arizona. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Bruns performed 37 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#71 in Arizona) and 36 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 73 procedures.
In Arizona, Dr. Bruns performs below the state average in knee (37 vs 49), near the state average in hip (36 vs 40).
Dr. Bruns's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (37 cases) and hip replacements (36 cases).
Phoenix is home to 51 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Phoenix area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Bruns extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 63 to 73 in the most recent data, a 16% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Bruns's 37 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 15 | 48 |
| 2014 | 28 | 40 |
| 2015 | 34 | 35 |
| 2016 | 35 | 30 |
| 2017 | 30 | 37 |
| 2018 | 48 | 34 |
| 2019 | 54 | 61 |
| 2020 | 39 | 31 |
| 2021 | 41 | 34 |
| 2022 | 39 | 32 |
| 2023 | 39 | 32 |
| 2024 | 36 | 37 |
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. Bruns Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Arizona state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Bruns's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 16% from 63 procedures in 2013 to 73 in the most recent data.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Bruns
How does Dr. Bruns's procedure volume compare to other Arizona surgeons?
Dr. Bruns has performed 73 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Arizona average of 72 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Bruns ranks #66 out of 191 orthopedic surgeons in Arizona.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Bruns perform?
Dr. Bruns's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (37 cases) and hip replacement (36 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Bruns in Phoenix?
Yes. There are 51 orthopedic surgeons in Phoenix 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 Arizona surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Bruns 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. Bruns's total volume across all insurers at roughly 240 to 300 procedures against the 73 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. Bruns's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Bruns's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 63 procedures in 2013 to 73 in the most recent data, a 16% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 115 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Bruns perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Bruns's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (37 cases), hip replacement (36 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. Bruns compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Phoenix?
Among the 51 orthopedic surgeons in Phoenix, Dr. Bruns ranks #18 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Phoenix has 234 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Phoenix, Arizona
Dr. Bruns's 73 Medicare procedures are below the Phoenix average of 145. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Phoenix.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Steven Werner | 234 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christina Khoury | 152 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Steven Hattrup | 147 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Michael Wilmink | 144 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kenneth Schmidt | 135 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Lige Kaplan | 128 | Hip, Knee |
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