Dr. Alfred Coppola, M.D.
Contact & Location
661-664-2200
Bakersfield, CA 93311
Dr. Coppola performs more knee replacement procedures than 65% of orthopedic surgeons in California, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #170 of 491 ranked knee surgeons in California.
About Dr. Coppola
Practice. Dr. Alfred Coppola is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Bakersfield, California. The latest annual CMS data records 45 knee replacements and 19 hip replacements, 64 procedures in all. That is #170 in California for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume has held between 57 and 100 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 45 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. Bakersfield has 6 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 21 | 52 |
| 2014 | 27 | 57 |
| 2015 | 23 | 50 |
| 2016 | 31 | 66 |
| 2017 | 27 | 49 |
| 2018 | 18 | 58 |
| 2019 | 25 | 62 |
| 2020 | 18 | 43 |
| 2021 | 19 | 38 |
| 2022 | 37 | 63 |
| 2023 | 24 | 46 |
| 2024 | 19 | 45 |
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. Coppola Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Coppola's procedure volume has been consistent across 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 57 to 100 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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. Coppola
How does Dr. Coppola's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Coppola has performed 64 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the California average of 68 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Coppola ranks #217 out of 613 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Coppola perform?
Dr. Coppola's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (45 cases) and hip replacement (19 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Coppola in Bakersfield?
Yes. There are 6 orthopedic surgeons in Bakersfield 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 California surgeons.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Coppola 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. Coppola's total volume across all insurers at roughly 220 to 270 procedures against the 64 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. Coppola's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Coppola's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 57 to 100 procedures per year between 2013 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Does Dr. Coppola perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Coppola's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (45 cases), hip replacement (19 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Coppola affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Coppola is affiliated with Mercy Hospital, Kern Medical Center, Adventist Health Bakersfield.
How does Dr. Coppola compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Bakersfield?
Among the 6 orthopedic surgeons in Bakersfield, Dr. Coppola ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Bakersfield has 265 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Coppola practices?
Mercy Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Kern Medical Center (2 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Adventist Health Bakersfield (1 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Bakersfield, California
Dr. Coppola's 64 Medicare procedures are below the Bakersfield average of 102. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Bakersfield.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Fadi Saied | 265 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Karl Balch | 110 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Timothy Galan | 85 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Karan Srivastava | 57 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Hamilton | 32 | Knee, Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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