Dr. Bob Yin, M.D.
Dr. Bob Yin is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Yorba Linda, California. A Medicare provider since 2008, Dr. Yin has performed 16 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#399 in California) and 16 hip replacements, for a combined total of 32 procedures.
In California, Dr. Yin performs below average in knee (16 vs 45 avg), below average in hip (16 vs 41 avg).
Dr. Yin's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (16 cases) and hip replacements (16 cases).
Dr. Yin is the only orthopedic surgeon in Yorba Linda represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Yin extend back to 2017, covering 5 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 13 to 32 in the most recent data, a 146% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Dr. Yin's 16 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,526 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. Yin Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Contact & Location
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Yin's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 5 years, increasing 146% from 13 procedures in 2017 to 32 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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Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Yin
How does Dr. Yin's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Yin has performed 32 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. Yin ranks #357 out of 608 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Yin perform?
Dr. Yin's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (16 cases) and hip replacement (16 cases).
Where is Dr. Yin's practice located?
Dr. Yin practices in Yorba Linda, California. The office is located at 4300 Rose Dr, Yorba Linda, CA 92886. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Yin for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Yin 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. Yin's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 32 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Yin's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Yin's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 13 procedures in 2017 to 32 in the most recent data, a 146% increase over 5 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 32 procedures in 2023.
Does Dr. Yin perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Yin's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (16 cases), hip replacement (16 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Yin affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Yin is affiliated with Providence St. Jude Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Yin practices?
Providence St. Jude Medical Center (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.
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