Dr. Bradley Crow, M.D.
Contact & Location
650-723-4000
Stanford, CA 94305
Concord, CA 94520
Dr. Crow performs more knee replacement procedures than 92% of orthopedic surgeons in California, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #35 of 491 ranked knee surgeons in California.
About Dr. Crow
Practice. Dr. Bradley Crow is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Stanford, California. The latest annual CMS data records 121 knee replacements and 62 hip replacements, 183 procedures in all. That is #35 in California for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume rose from 62 procedures a year to 183, up 195%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 121 procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
Local context. Stanford has 19 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 25 | 37 |
| 2014 | 21 | 39 |
| 2015 | 27 | 50 |
| 2016 | 30 | 77 |
| 2017 | 35 | 88 |
| 2018 | 53 | 80 |
| 2019 | 44 | 81 |
| 2020 | 39 | 77 |
| 2021 | 37 | 72 |
| 2022 | 52 | 114 |
| 2023 | 30 | 76 |
| 2024 | 62 | 121 |
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. Crow Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Crow's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 195% from 62 procedures in 2013 to 183 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.
Patient Resources: Preparing for Knee Replacement
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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Crow
How does Dr. Crow's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Crow has performed 183 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the California average of 68 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Crow ranks #47 out of 613 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Crow perform?
Dr. Crow's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (121 cases) and hip replacement (62 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Crow in Stanford?
Yes. There are 19 orthopedic surgeons in Stanford 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. Crow 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. Crow's total volume across all insurers at roughly 620 to 770 procedures against the 183 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. Crow's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Crow's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 62 procedures in 2013 to 183 in the most recent data, a 195% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 183 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Crow perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Crow's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (121 cases), hip replacement (62 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Crow affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Crow is affiliated with Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, Stanford Health Care.
How does Dr. Crow compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Stanford?
Among the 19 orthopedic surgeons in Stanford, Dr. Crow ranks #3 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Crow is among the highest-volume surgeons in Stanford.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Crow practices?
Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Stanford Health Care (5 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 Stanford, California
Dr. Crow's 183 Medicare procedures are above the Stanford average of 157. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Stanford.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Robert Mayle | 312 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Matthew Miller | 196 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. James Huddleston | 152 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Holly Haight | 89 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Emilie Cheung | 85 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Derek Amanatullah | 79 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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