Dr. Atul Saini, DO
Dr. Atul Saini is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Culver City, California. A Medicare provider since 2017, Dr. Saini has performed 23 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#313 in California) and 13 hip replacements, for a combined total of 36 procedures.
In California, Dr. Saini performs below average in knee (23 vs 45 avg), below average in hip (13 vs 41 avg).
Dr. Saini's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (23 cases) and hip replacements (13 cases).
Dr. Saini is the only orthopedic surgeon in Culver City represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Saini first appears in the Medicare dataset in 2022. With 2 years of recorded data, the longitudinal trend is still developing.
Dr. Saini's 23 knee replacement procedures is below the national average of 45 among 6,720 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
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. Saini Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Contact & Location
Culver City, CA 90232
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Saini 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. Saini
How does Dr. Saini's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Saini has performed 36 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. The California average is 65 procedures per surgeon. Medicare data captures roughly one-third of all joint replacements, so total volume may be higher. Dr. Saini ranks #336 out of 608 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Saini perform?
Dr. Saini's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (23 cases) and hip replacement (13 cases).
Where is Dr. Saini's practice located?
Dr. Saini practices in Culver City, California. The office is located at 3831 Hughes Ave Suite 105, Culver City, CA 90232. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Saini for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Saini 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. Saini's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 36 procedures shown here.
Does Dr. Saini perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Saini's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (23 cases), hip replacement (13 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Saini affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Saini is affiliated with Southern California Hospital At Hollywood, Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Saini practices?
Southern California Hospital At Hollywood (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center (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.
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