Dr. Harpreet Bawa, M.D.
Contact & Location
805-497-7015
Westlake Village, CA 91362
Chicago, IL 60637
Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
Dr. Bawa performs more knee replacement procedures than 98% of orthopedic surgeons in California, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #5 of 491 ranked knee surgeons in California.
About Dr. Bawa
Practice. Dr. Harpreet Bawa is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Westlake Village, California. The latest annual CMS data records 217 knee replacements and 184 hip replacements, 401 procedures in all. That is #5 in California for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2012.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2019 to 2024, 6 years. Volume rose from 98 procedures a year to 401, up 309%.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 217 procedures is more than 4x the national average of 45. That is #43 nationally.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 39 | 59 |
| 2020 | 92 | 97 |
| 2021 | 117 | 114 |
| 2022 | 157 | 140 |
| 2023 | 144 | 195 |
| 2024 | 184 | 217 |
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. 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.
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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 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. Bawa's total volume across all insurers at roughly 1,330 to 1,680 procedures against the 401 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. 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, Ucla West Valley Medical Center.
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.
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