Dr. Ameer Elbuluk, MD
Dr. Ameer Elbuluk is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in San Diego, California. A Medicare provider since 2018, Dr. Elbuluk has performed 36 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#123 in California) and 20 knee replacements, for a combined total of 56 procedures.
In California, Dr. Elbuluk performs near average in hip (36 vs 41 avg), below average in knee (20 vs 45 avg).
Dr. Elbuluk's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (36 cases) and knee replacements (20 cases).
San Diego is home to 26 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the San Diego area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Elbuluk first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2023. With 1 year of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 4,526 hip replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Elbuluk's 36 verified procedures is near the national average of 36.
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. Elbuluk Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Contact & Location
San Diego, CA 92103
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Elbuluk
How does Dr. Elbuluk's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Elbuluk has performed 56 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the California average of 65 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Elbuluk ranks #234 out of 608 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Elbuluk perform?
Dr. Elbuluk's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (36 cases) and knee replacement (20 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Elbuluk in San Diego?
Yes. There are 26 orthopedic surgeons in San Diego 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. Elbuluk 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. Elbuluk's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 56 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Elbuluk perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Elbuluk's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (36 cases), knee replacement (20 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. Elbuluk compare to other orthopedic surgeons in San Diego?
Among the 26 orthopedic surgeons in San Diego, Dr. Elbuluk ranks #10 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in San Diego has 227 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in San Diego, California
Dr. Elbuluk's 56 Medicare procedures are below the San Diego average of 114. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in San Diego.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Scott Ball | 227 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Francis Gonzales | 161 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Fabi | 104 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Nguyen | 97 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Daljeet Sagoo | 81 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Steven Allsing | 69 | Hip, Knee |
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