Dr. Brian Solberg, M.D.
Contact & Location
213-455-8448
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Dr. Solberg performs more knee replacement procedures than 26% of orthopedic surgeons in California, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #360 of 491 ranked knee surgeons in California.
About Dr. Solberg
Practice. Dr. Brian Solberg is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Los Angeles, California. The latest annual CMS data records 19 knee replacements. That is #360 in California for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2005.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2015 to 2024, 9 years. Volume rose from 12 procedures a year to 19, up 58%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 19 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Local context. Los Angeles has 34 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 | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 19 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 19 |
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. 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. Solberg Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Solberg's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 9 years, increasing 58% from 12 procedures in 2015 to 19 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. Solberg
How does Dr. Solberg's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Solberg has performed 19 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. Solberg ranks #477 out of 613 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Solberg perform?
Dr. Solberg's reported Medicare volume is focused on knee replacement, with 19 verified procedures. Some surgeons choose to concentrate on a single joint type to build deep procedural expertise.
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Solberg in Los Angeles?
Yes. There are 34 orthopedic surgeons in Los Angeles 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. Solberg 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, which puts Dr. Solberg's total volume across all insurers at roughly 70 to 80 procedures against the 19 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. Solberg's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Solberg's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 12 procedures in 2015 to 19 in the most recent data, a 58% increase over 9 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 24 procedures in 2023.
Which hospitals is Dr. Solberg affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Solberg is affiliated with California Hospital Medical Center La, Southern California Hospital At Hollywood.
How does Dr. Solberg compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Los Angeles?
Among the 34 orthopedic surgeons in Los Angeles, Dr. Solberg ranks #30 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Los Angeles has 211 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Solberg practices?
California Hospital Medical Center La (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Southern California Hospital At Hollywood (4 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison). These are hospital-level quality metrics from CMS Hospital Compare and do not reflect individual surgeon outcomes.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Los Angeles, California
Dr. Solberg's 19 Medicare procedures are below the Los Angeles average of 107. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Los Angeles.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. John Tiberi | 211 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Daniel Oakes | 192 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Micah Adamson | 98 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Vishal Hegde | 97 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Andrew Spitzer | 71 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Adam Sassoon | 62 | Hip, Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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