Dr. John Dearborn, MD
Dr. John Dearborn is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Menlo Park, California. A Medicare provider since 2006, Dr. Dearborn has performed 311 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#3 in California) and 204 hip replacements, for a combined total of 515 procedures.
In California, Dr. Dearborn performs well above average in knee (311 vs 45 avg), well above average in hip (204 vs 41 avg).
Dr. Dearborn's reported Medicare volume is split between knee replacements (311 cases) and hip replacements (204 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 record spans 11 years from 2013 through 2023. Procedure volume has remained consistent during that period, ranging from 411 to 587 procedures per year, reflecting a steady joint replacement practice.
Among 6,720 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, Dr. Dearborn's 311 verified procedures is more than 6x the national average of 45, ranking #13 nationally.
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.
Contact & Location
Menlo Park, CA 94027
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Dearborn's procedure volume has been consistent across 11 years of Medicare data, ranging from 411 to 587 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. Dearborn
How does Dr. Dearborn's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Dearborn has performed 515 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is more than 7x the California average of 65 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Dearborn ranks #3 out of 608 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Dearborn perform?
Dr. Dearborn's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (311 cases) and hip replacement (204 cases).
How experienced is Dr. Dearborn with knee replacement surgery?
Dr. Dearborn ranks #3 in California for knee replacement with 311 Medicare-verified procedures. This high ranking among 608 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 515 procedures shown here.
Has Dr. Dearborn's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Dearborn's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 11 years of Medicare data, ranging from 411 to 587 procedures per year between 2013 and 2023. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Does Dr. Dearborn perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Dearborn's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (311 cases), hip replacement (204 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.
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