Dr. Eli Kamara, MD
Contact & Location
718-920-2069
Bronx, NY 10461
Dr. Kamara performs more hip replacement procedures than 34% of orthopedic surgeons in California, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #228 of 348 ranked hip surgeons in California.
About Dr. Kamara
Dr. Eli Kamara is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in San Francisco, California. A Medicare provider since 2012, Dr. Kamara performed 20 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#228 in California) and 15 knee replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 35 procedures.
In California, Dr. Kamara performs below the state average in hip (20 vs 41), below the state average in knee (15 vs 47).
Dr. Kamara's reported Medicare volume is split between hip replacements (20 cases) and knee replacements (15 cases).
San Francisco is home to 23 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the San Francisco area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Dr. Kamara's Medicare data spans 6 years, beginning in 2017. Volume peaked at 60 procedures in 2018 before settling at 35 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Dr. Kamara's 20 hip replacement procedures is below the national average of 36 among 4,542 surgeons. Medicare data captures roughly a third of all joint replacements, so actual volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 14 | 23 |
| 2018 | 20 | 40 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 14 |
| 2022 | 0 | 14 |
| 2023 | 0 | 14 |
| 2024 | 20 | 15 |
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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 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. Kamara Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Kamara's recorded volume peaked at 60 procedures in 2018 and stood at 35 in the most recent data. Year-to-year variation can reflect changes in payer mix, practice scope, or Medicare billing patterns.
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 Hip Replacement
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Hip Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Kamara
How does Dr. Kamara's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Kamara has performed 35 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. Kamara ranks #358 out of 613 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Kamara perform?
Dr. Kamara's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (20 cases) and knee replacement (15 cases).
Where is Dr. Kamara's practice located?
Dr. Kamara's current practice address is in Bronx, NY. That address is the current practice address in Dr. Kamara's own CMS NPPES registry entry, which providers maintain themselves. The Medicare claims data used for the rankings on this page was billed from San Francisco, California.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Kamara 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 25% to 33% for hip replacement, 23% to 28% for knee replacement, which puts Dr. Kamara's total volume across all insurers at roughly 110 to 150 procedures against the 35 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. Kamara's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Kamara's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 60 procedures in 2018 and was 35 in the most recent data. Volume fluctuations can reflect changes in payer mix, practice focus, or Medicare reporting rather than a change in overall surgical activity.
Does Dr. Kamara perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Kamara's Medicare data shows procedures in hip replacement (20 cases), knee replacement (15 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Kamara affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Kamara is affiliated with Montefiore Medical Center, Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital. Dr. Kamara maintains hospital privileges across state lines, indicating a practice that serves patients in multiple states.
How does Dr. Kamara compare to other orthopedic surgeons in San Francisco?
Among the 23 orthopedic surgeons in San Francisco, Dr. Kamara ranks #16 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in San Francisco has 201 verified Medicare procedures.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Kamara practices?
Montefiore 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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in San Francisco, California
Dr. Kamara's 35 Medicare procedures are below the San Francisco average of 131. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in San Francisco.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jeffrey Barry | 201 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Derek Ward | 190 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Peter Callander | 177 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Erik Hansen | 133 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Christopher Cox | 95 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. John Belzer | 88 | Knee, Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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