Dr. Harpreet Bawa, M.D.
Contact & Location
Westlake Village, CA 91362
Dr. Harpreet Bawa is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Westlake Village, California. A Medicare provider since 2012, Dr. Bawa has performed 217 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#5 in California) and 184 hip replacements, for a combined total of 401 procedures.
In California, Dr. Bawa performs well above average in knee (217 vs 47 avg), well above average in hip (184 vs 41 avg).
Dr. Bawa's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (217 cases) and hip replacements (184 cases).
Beyond general orthopedic surgery, Dr. Bawa holds additional credentials in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery, reflecting subspecialty training that may benefit patients with complex joint conditions.
Dr. Bawa is the only orthopedic surgeon in Westlake Village represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Medicare records for Dr. Bawa extend back to 2019, covering 6 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 98 to 401 in the most recent data, a 309% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Bawa's 217 verified procedures is more than 4x the national average of 45, ranking #44 nationally.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Verified Medicare Cases
How is this estimated?
Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims represent approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally (source: CMS data, AJRR). This range estimates the surgeon's total practice volume across all payers. The verified Medicare count above is the definitive, audited figure.
How Dr. Bawa Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Bawa's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 6 years, increasing 309% from 98 procedures in 2019 to 401 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Bawa
How does Dr. Bawa's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Bawa has performed 401 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 5x the California average of 68 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Bawa ranks #5 out of 613 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Bawa perform?
Dr. Bawa's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (217 cases) and hip replacement (184 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Bawa with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Bawa ranks #5 in California for knee replacement with 217 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 613 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Bawa's practice located?
Dr. Bawa practices in Westlake Village, California. The office is located at 30870 Russell Ranch Rd Ste 330, Westlake Village, CA 91362. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Bawa for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Bawa represent?
The procedure counts shown are based on the most recent Medicare Part B fee-for-service claims data, published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This captures approximately 33–37% of all joint replacements performed nationally. Dr. Bawa's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 401 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Bawa's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Bawa's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 98 procedures in 2019 to 401 in the most recent data, a 309% increase over 6 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 401 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Bawa perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Bawa's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (217 cases), hip replacement (184 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Bawa affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Bawa is affiliated with Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center, Northridge Hospital Medical Center, Adventist Health Simi Valley, Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Bawa practices?
Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Northridge Hospital Medical Center (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Adventist Health Simi Valley (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.
Patient Resources & Verification
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