Dr. Harbinder Chadha, M.D.
Contact & Location
619-421-3400
Chula Vista, CA 91914
Dr. Chadha performs more knee replacement procedures than 44% of orthopedic surgeons in California, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #271 of 491 ranked knee surgeons in California.
About Dr. Chadha
Practice. Dr. Harbinder Chadha is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Chula Vista, California. The latest annual CMS data records 27 knee replacements and 12 hip replacements, 39 procedures in all. That is #271 in California for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume has held between 25 and 64 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 27 procedures is below the national average of 45. Medicare covers part of all joint replacements, so true volume is likely higher.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 25 | 17 |
| 2014 | 11 | 15 |
| 2015 | 26 | 25 |
| 2016 | 13 | 21 |
| 2017 | 20 | 32 |
| 2018 | 22 | 42 |
| 2019 | 28 | 36 |
| 2020 | 0 | 25 |
| 2021 | 18 | 17 |
| 2022 | 15 | 17 |
| 2023 | 0 | 34 |
| 2024 | 12 | 27 |
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. Chadha Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Chadha's procedure volume has been consistent across 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 25 to 64 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Chadha
How does Dr. Chadha's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Chadha has performed 39 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. Chadha ranks #331 out of 613 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Chadha perform?
Dr. Chadha's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (27 cases) and hip replacement (12 cases).
Where is Dr. Chadha's practice located?
Dr. Chadha practices in Chula Vista, California. The office is located at 955 Lane Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91914. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Chadha for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Chadha 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. Chadha's total volume across all insurers at roughly 130 to 170 procedures against the 39 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. Chadha's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Chadha's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 25 to 64 procedures per year between 2013 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Does Dr. Chadha perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Chadha's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (27 cases), hip replacement (12 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Chadha affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Chadha is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Chadha practices?
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center (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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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