Dr. Bruce Le, DO, MS
Contact & Location
559-625-0551
Visalia, CA 93277
Dr. Le performs more knee replacement procedures than 62% of orthopedic surgeons in California, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #186 of 491 ranked knee surgeons in California.
About Dr. Le
Dr. Bruce Le is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Visalia, California. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Le performed 40 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#186 in California) and 33 shoulder replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 73 procedures.
In California, Dr. Le performs near the state average in knee (40 vs 47), near the state average in shoulder (33 vs 31).
Dr. Le's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (40 cases) and shoulder replacements (33 cases).
Visalia is home to 9 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Visalia area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Le extend back to 2013, covering 12 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 38 to 73 in the most recent data, a 92% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Le's 40 verified procedures is near the national average of 45.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Knee Replacement | Shoulder Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 26 | 12 |
| 2014 | 28 | 12 |
| 2015 | 29 | 16 |
| 2016 | 29 | 23 |
| 2017 | 33 | 20 |
| 2018 | 26 | 29 |
| 2019 | 30 | 24 |
| 2020 | 21 | 24 |
| 2021 | 28 | 20 |
| 2022 | 37 | 26 |
| 2023 | 33 | 31 |
| 2024 | 40 | 33 |
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, 29% to 37% for shoulder 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. Le Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Le's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 12 years, increasing 92% from 38 procedures in 2013 to 73 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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Medicare Coverage for Joint ReplacementWhat Medicare Part A and Part B cover for joint replacement surgery, including hospital stays, surgeon fees, anesthesia, and physical therapy.
Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Le
How does Dr. Le's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Le has performed 73 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the California average of 68 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Le ranks #187 out of 613 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Le perform?
Dr. Le's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (40 cases) and shoulder replacement (33 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Le in Visalia?
Yes. There are 9 orthopedic surgeons in Visalia 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. Le 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, 29% to 37% for shoulder replacement, which puts Dr. Le's total volume across all insurers at roughly 230 to 290 procedures against the 73 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. Le's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Le's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 38 procedures in 2013 to 73 in the most recent data, a 92% increase over 12 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 73 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Le perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Le's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (40 cases), shoulder replacement (33 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Le affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Le is affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center, Adventist Health Hanford, Sierra View Medical Center.
How does Dr. Le compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Visalia?
Among the 9 orthopedic surgeons in Visalia, Dr. Le ranks #4 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in Visalia has 102 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Le practices?
Kaweah Health Medical Center (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Adventist Health Hanford (2 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Sierra View Medical Center (2 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 Visalia, California
Dr. Le's 73 Medicare procedures are above the Visalia average of 66. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Visalia.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Ian Duncan | 102 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Burton Redd | 94 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Seth Criner | 85 | Hip, Knee, Shoulder |
| Dr. Benjamin Hendy | 37 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Jun Kim | 36 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Timothy Tan | 32 | Knee |
Patient Resources & Verification
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