Dr. Ashish Mittal, MD
Dr. Ashish Mittal is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Mountain View, California. A Medicare provider since 2017, Dr. Mittal has performed 42 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#174 in California) and 40 hip replacements, for a combined total of 82 procedures.
In California, Dr. Mittal performs near average in knee (42 vs 45 avg), near average in hip (40 vs 41 avg).
Dr. Mittal's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (42 cases) and hip replacements (40 cases).
Mountain View is home to 4 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Mountain View area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Mittal first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Mittal's 42 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
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. Mittal Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Contact & Location
Mountain View, CA 94040
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Mittal has 2 years of Medicare procedure data beginning in 2022. Additional years of data will provide a clearer picture of volume trends.
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. Mittal
How does Dr. Mittal's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Mittal has performed 82 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the California average of 65 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Mittal ranks #153 out of 608 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Mittal perform?
Dr. Mittal's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (42 cases) and hip replacement (40 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Mittal in Mountain View?
Yes. There are 4 orthopedic surgeons in Mountain View 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. Mittal 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. Mittal's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 82 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Mittal perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Mittal's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (42 cases), hip replacement (40 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Mittal affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Mittal is affiliated with El Camino Health.
How does Dr. Mittal compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Mountain View?
Among the 4 orthopedic surgeons in Mountain View, Dr. Mittal ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Mittal is among the highest-volume surgeons in Mountain View.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Mittal practices?
El Camino Health (4 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 Mountain View, California
Dr. Mittal's 82 Medicare procedures are above the Mountain View average of 77. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Mountain View.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Akira Yamamoto | 105 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Page | 103 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kier Ecklund | 17 | Shoulder |
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