Dr. Ameer Elbuluk, MD
Contact & Location
San Diego, CA 92103
Dr. Ameer Elbuluk is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in San Diego, California. A Medicare provider since 2018, Dr. Elbuluk has performed 51 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#135 in California) and 46 hip replacements, for a combined total of 97 procedures.
In California, Dr. Elbuluk performs near average in knee (51 vs 47 avg), near average in hip (46 vs 41 avg).
Dr. Elbuluk's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (51 cases) and hip replacements (46 cases).
San Diego is home to 31 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 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Elbuluk's 51 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
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.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Elbuluk has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2023. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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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 97 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the California average of 68 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Elbuluk ranks #119 out of 613 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Elbuluk perform?
Dr. Elbuluk's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (51 cases) and hip replacement (46 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Elbuluk in San Diego?
Yes. There are 31 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 97 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Elbuluk perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Elbuluk's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (51 cases), hip replacement (46 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 31 orthopedic surgeons in San Diego, Dr. Elbuluk ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Elbuluk is among the highest-volume surgeons in San Diego.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in San Diego, California
Dr. Elbuluk's 97 Medicare procedures are below the San Diego average of 121. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in San Diego.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Scott Ball | 253 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Francis Gonzales | 155 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Nguyen | 93 | Knee |
| Dr. Daljeet Sagoo | 88 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Fabi | 87 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Joseph Jankiewicz | 71 | Hip, Knee |
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