Dr. Brenton Albracht, M.D.
Contact & Location
623-524-4000
Sun City West, AZ 85375
Dr. Albracht performs more knee replacement procedures than 57% of orthopedic surgeons in Arizona, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #64 of 152 ranked knee surgeons in Arizona.
About Dr. Albracht
Dr. Brenton Albracht is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Sun City West, Arizona. A Medicare provider since 2016, Dr. Albracht performed 40 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#64 in Arizona) and 30 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 70 procedures.
In Arizona, Dr. Albracht performs near the state average in knee (40 vs 49), below the state average in hip (30 vs 40).
Dr. Albracht's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (40 cases) and hip replacements (30 cases).
Sun City West is home to 5 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.
Medicare records for Dr. Albracht extend back to 2022, covering 3 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 26 to 70 in the most recent data, a 169% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Albracht's 40 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 14 | 12 |
| 2023 | 16 | 34 |
| 2024 | 30 | 40 |
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. Albracht Compares
Procedure volume compared to the Arizona state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Albracht's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 3 years, increasing 169% from 26 procedures in 2022 to 70 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. Albracht
How does Dr. Albracht's procedure volume compare to other Arizona surgeons?
Dr. Albracht has performed 70 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the Arizona average of 72 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Albracht ranks #69 out of 191 orthopedic surgeons in Arizona.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Albracht perform?
Dr. Albracht's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (40 cases) and hip replacement (30 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Albracht in Sun City West?
Yes. There are 5 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 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. Albracht's total volume across all insurers at roughly 230 to 290 procedures against the 70 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. Albracht's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Albracht's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 26 procedures in 2022 to 70 in the most recent data, a 169% increase over 3 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 70 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Albracht perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Albracht's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (40 cases), hip replacement (30 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 5 orthopedic surgeons in Sun City West, Dr. Albracht ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Sun City West has 123 verified Medicare procedures.
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 70 Medicare procedures are below the Sun City West average of 90. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Sun City West.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Samuel Ashby | 123 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Brown | 120 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Mark Campbell | 119 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Michael McKernan | 20 | Shoulder |
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