Dr. John Dearborn, MD
Contact & Location
Menlo Park, CA 94027
Dr. John Dearborn is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Menlo Park, California. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Dearborn has performed 318 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#3 in California) and 174 hip replacements, for a combined total of 492 procedures.
In California, Dr. Dearborn performs well above average in knee (318 vs 47 avg), well above average in hip (174 vs 41 avg).
Dr. Dearborn's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (318 cases) and hip replacements (174 cases).
Dr. Dearborn is the only orthopedic surgeon in Menlo Park represented in the current Medicare dataset, serving as the primary local option for patients considering joint replacement surgery in the area.
Dr. Dearborn's Medicare data spans 12 years, beginning in 2013. Volume peaked at 587 procedures in 2013 before settling at 492 in the most recent data. Changes in Medicare reporting, payer mix shifts, or practice focus adjustments can all influence year-to-year volume.
Among 6,599 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Dearborn's 318 verified procedures is more than 7x the national average of 45, ranking #8 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. Dearborn Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Dearborn's recorded volume peaked at 587 procedures in 2013 and stood at 492 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 Knee Replacement
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Dearborn
How does Dr. Dearborn's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Dearborn has performed 492 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 7x the California average of 68 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Dearborn ranks #3 out of 613 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Dearborn perform?
Dr. Dearborn's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (318 cases) and hip replacement (174 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Dearborn with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Dearborn ranks #3 in California for knee replacement with 318 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 613 state surgeons indicates significant experience with this specific procedure.
Where is Dr. Dearborn's practice located?
Dr. Dearborn practices in Menlo Park, California. The office is located at 1706 El Camino Real Ste 101, Menlo Park, CA 94027. Patients in the surrounding area can consult Dr. Dearborn for joint replacement evaluation.
What does the Medicare data for Dr. Dearborn 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. Dearborn's total practice volume — including private insurance and Medicare Advantage patients — is likely higher than the 492 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Dearborn's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Dearborn's Medicare-recorded volume peaked at 587 procedures in 2013 and was 492 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. Dearborn perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Dearborn's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (318 cases), hip replacement (174 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
Which hospitals is Dr. Dearborn affiliated with?
According to CMS facility affiliation data, Dr. Dearborn is affiliated with Washington Hospital, Adventist Health Sonora, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Community Hospital Of The Monterey Peninsula, Stanford Health Care.
What are the quality ratings for hospitals where Dr. Dearborn practices?
Washington Hospital (3 out of 5 CMS stars, hip/knee complication rate similar to national average); Adventist Health Sonora (3 out of 5 CMS stars, insufficient case volume for complication rate comparison); Mills-Peninsula Medical Center (5 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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