Dr. Brenton Albracht, M.D.
Dr. Brenton Albracht is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Sun City West, Arizona. A Medicare provider since 2016, Dr. Albracht has performed 34 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#82 in Arizona) and 16 hip replacements, for a combined total of 50 procedures.
In Arizona, Dr. Albracht performs below average in knee (34 vs 49 avg), below average in hip (16 vs 37 avg).
Dr. Albracht's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (34 cases) and hip replacements (16 cases).
Sun City West is home to 3 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Sun City West area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Albracht first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Albracht's 34 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Albracht Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Arizona state average.
Contact & Location
Sun City West, AZ 85375
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Albracht has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Albracht
How does Dr. Albracht's procedure volume compare to other Arizona surgeons?
Dr. Albracht has performed 50 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The Arizona average is 68 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Albracht ranks #92 out of 193 orthopedic surgeons in Arizona.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Albracht perform?
Dr. Albracht's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (34 cases) and hip replacement (16 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Albracht in Sun City West?
Yes. There are 3 orthopedic surgeons in Sun City West 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. Albracht 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. Albracht's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 50 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Albracht perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Albracht's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (34 cases), hip replacement (16 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Albracht affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Albracht is affiliated with Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center, Banner Boswell Medical Center.
How does Dr. Albracht compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Sun City West?
Among the 3 orthopedic surgeons in Sun City West, Dr. Albracht ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Albracht is among the highest-volume surgeons in Sun City West.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Albracht practices?
Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Banner Boswell Medical Center (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 Sun City West, Arizona
Dr. Albracht's 50 Medicare procedures are below the Sun City West average of 98. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Sun City West.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Mark Campbell | 126 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Brown | 117 | Shoulder |
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