Dr. Joseph Jankiewicz, M.D.
Contact & Location
858-939-5434
San Diego, CA 92123
Dr. Jankiewicz performs more knee replacement procedures than 71% of orthopedic surgeons in California, based on 2024 Medicare claims volume.Derived from the state ranking shown on this page: #141 of 491 ranked knee surgeons in California.
About Dr. Jankiewicz
Practice. Dr. Joseph Jankiewicz is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in San Diego, California. The latest annual CMS data records 49 knee replacements and 22 hip replacements, 71 procedures in all. That is #141 in California for knee replacement. A Medicare provider since 2006.
Trend. Medicare records run from 2013 to 2024, 12 years. Volume has held between 64 and 83 procedures a year.
National context. Among 6,612 knee replacement surgeons tracked nationally, 49 procedures is near the national average of 45.
Local context. San Diego has 31 orthopedic surgeons in the current Medicare data. Comparing volume and procedure mix across them is one way to narrow a shortlist.
Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-Current)
| Year | Hip Replacement | Knee Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 28 | 49 |
| 2014 | 24 | 50 |
| 2015 | 22 | 49 |
| 2016 | 16 | 51 |
| 2017 | 29 | 54 |
| 2018 | 26 | 51 |
| 2019 | 29 | 49 |
| 2020 | 28 | 45 |
| 2021 | 26 | 39 |
| 2022 | 25 | 55 |
| 2023 | 22 | 42 |
| 2024 | 22 | 49 |
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. Jankiewicz Compares
Procedure volume compared to the California state average.
Volume Trend Analysis
Dr. Jankiewicz's procedure volume has been consistent across 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 64 to 83 procedures per year. This stability suggests a well-established joint replacement practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Jankiewicz
How does Dr. Jankiewicz's procedure volume compare to other California surgeons?
Dr. Jankiewicz has performed 71 Medicare-verified joint replacement procedures. This is in line with the California average of 68 procedures per surgeon. Dr. Jankiewicz ranks #191 out of 613 orthopedic surgeons in California.
What types of joint replacement does Dr. Jankiewicz perform?
Dr. Jankiewicz's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (49 cases) and hip replacement (22 cases).
Are there other orthopedic surgeons near Dr. Jankiewicz in San Diego?
Yes. There are 31 orthopedic surgeons in San Diego 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. Jankiewicz 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. Jankiewicz's total volume across all insurers at roughly 240 to 300 procedures against the 71 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. Jankiewicz's procedure volume changed over time?
Dr. Jankiewicz's procedure volume has been relatively stable over 12 years of Medicare data, ranging from 64 to 83 procedures per year between 2013 and 2024. Consistent volume over multiple years reflects a steady joint replacement practice.
Does Dr. Jankiewicz perform more than one type of joint replacement?
Yes. Dr. Jankiewicz's Medicare data shows procedures in knee replacement (49 cases), hip replacement (22 cases). Surgeons who perform multiple joint replacement types maintain broad technical skills across different anatomical joints.
How does Dr. Jankiewicz compare to other orthopedic surgeons in San Diego?
Among the 31 orthopedic surgeons in San Diego, Dr. Jankiewicz ranks #7 by total Medicare procedure volume. The highest-volume surgeon in San Diego has 253 verified Medicare procedures.
Other Orthopedic Surgeons in San Diego, California
Dr. Jankiewicz's 71 Medicare procedures are below the San Diego average of 121. The table below compares verified procedure volumes for orthopedic surgeons practicing in San Diego.
| Surgeon | Procedures | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Scott Ball | 253 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Francis Gonzales | 155 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Ameer Elbuluk | 97 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. Thomas Nguyen | 93 | Knee |
| Dr. Daljeet Sagoo | 88 | Hip, Knee |
| Dr. David Fabi | 87 | Hip, Knee |
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