Dr. Amir Rounaghi, M.D.
Contact & Location
562-945-2832
Whittier, CA 90603
Dr. Rounaghi performs more knee replacement procedures than 42% of orthopedic surgeons in California, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #283 of 491 ranked knee surgeons in California.
About Dr. Rounaghi
Dr. Amir Rounaghi is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Whittier, California. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Rounaghi performed 26 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#283 in California) and 14 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 40 procedures.
In California, Dr. Rounaghi performs below the state average in knee (26 vs 47), below the state average in hip (14 vs 41).
Dr. Rounaghi's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (26 cases) and hip replacements (14 cases).
Whittier is home to 2 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Whittier area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Rounaghi extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 26 to 40 in the most recent data, a 54% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Rounaghi's 26 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,612 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 26 |
| 2014 | 11 | 29 |
| 2015 | 0 | 23 |
| 2016 | 14 | 36 |
| 2017 | 13 | 34 |
| 2018 | 0 | 25 |
| 2019 | 20 | 42 |
| 2020 | 12 | 19 |
| 2021 | 18 | 31 |
| 2022 | 12 | 20 |
| 2023 | 0 | 33 |
| 2024 | 14 | 26 |
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. Rounaghi Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Rounaghi's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 54% from 26 procedures in 2013 to 40 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. Rounaghi
How does Dr. Rounaghi's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Rounaghi has performed 40 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The California average is 68 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Rounaghi ranks #325 out of 613 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Rounaghi perform?
Dr. Rounaghi's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (26 cases) and hip replacement (14 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Rounaghi in Whittier?
Yes. There are 2 orthopedic surgeons in Whittier 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. Rounaghi 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. Rounaghi's total volume across all insurers at roughly 140 to 170 procedures against the 40 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. Rounaghi's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Rounaghi's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 26 procedures in 2013 to 40 in the most recent data, a 54% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 62 procedures in 2019.
Does Dr. Rounaghi perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Rounaghi's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (26 cases), hip replacement (14 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Rounaghi affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Rounaghi is affiliated with Pih Health Hospital-Whittier.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Rounaghi practices?
Pih Health Hospital-Whittier (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 Whittier, California
Dr. Rounaghi's 40 Medicare procedures are above the Whittier average of 26. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Whittier.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Andrew Hsiao | 11 | Shoulder |
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