Dr. Jeffrey Mulvihill, MD
Contact & Location
707-521-7799
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Aurora, CO 80045
Dr. Mulvihill performs more knee replacement procedures than 90% of orthopedic surgeons in California, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #47 of 491 ranked knee surgeons in California.
About Dr. Mulvihill
Dr. Jeffrey Mulvihill is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Santa Rosa, California. A Medicare provider since 2015, Dr. Mulvihill performed 106 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#47 in California) and 74 hip replacements in the latest annual CMS data, for a combined total of 180 procedures.
In California, Dr. Mulvihill performs well above the state average in knee (106 vs 47), above the state average in hip (74 vs 41).
Dr. Mulvihill's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (106 cases) and hip replacements (74 cases).
Beyond general orthopedic surgery, Dr. Mulvihill holds additional credentials in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery, reflecting subspecialty training that may benefit patients with complex joint conditions.
Santa Rosa is home to 10 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare dataset. Patients in the Santa Rosa area can compare surgeon volume and procedure specialization to find the right fit for their joint replacement needs.
Medicare records for Dr. Mulvihill extend back to 2021, covering 4 years of data. Over that period, recorded procedure volume increased from 23 to 180 in the most recent data, a 683% increase. This sustained growth reflects an expanding joint replacement practice.
Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Mulvihill's 106 verified procedures is more than 2x the national average of 45.
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 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 11 | 12 |
| 2022 | 45 | 47 |
| 2023 | 45 | 54 |
| 2024 | 74 | 106 |
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. Mulvihill Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Mulvihill's Medicare-recorded procedure volume has trended upward over 4 years, increasing 683% from 23 procedures in 2021 to 180 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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Knee Replacement Recovery Overview
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Mulvihill
How does Dr. Mulvihill's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Mulvihill has performed 180 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 2x the California average of 68 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Mulvihill ranks #48 out of 613 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Mulvihill perform?
Dr. Mulvihill's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (106 cases) and hip replacement (74 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Mulvihill in Santa Rosa?
Yes. There are 10 orthopedic surgeons in Santa Rosa 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. Mulvihill 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. Mulvihill's total volume across all insurers at roughly 600 to 760 procedures against the 180 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. Mulvihill's procedure volume changed over time?
Yes. Dr. Mulvihill's Medicare-recorded volume has increased from 23 procedures in 2021 to 180 in the most recent data, a 683% increase over 4 years. This upward trend suggests an expanding joint replacement practice. Peak volume was 180 procedures in 2024.
Does Dr. Mulvihill perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Mulvihill's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (106 cases), hip replacement (74 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Mulvihill affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Mulvihill is affiliated with Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital, Healdsburg Hospital, Adventist Health Ukiah Valley, Novato Community Hospital.
How does Dr. Mulvihill compare to other orthopedic surgeons in Santa Rosa?
Among the 10 orthopedic surgeons in Santa Rosa, Dr. Mulvihill ranks #1 by total Medicare procedure volume. Dr. Mulvihill has the highest verified Medicare volume in the city.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Mulvihill practices?
Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital (4 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Healdsburg Hospital (insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Adventist Health Ukiah Valley (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.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in Santa Rosa, California
Dr. Mulvihill's 180 Medicare procedures are above the Santa Rosa average of 88. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in Santa Rosa.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kevin Howe | 160 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Gary Stein | 82 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Steven Smith | 55 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Kent Yinger | 55 | Shoulder |
| Dr. Jacob Zipperstein | 48 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Neema Pourtaheri | 38 | Shoulder |
Patient Resources & Verification
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